Bill · H.Res. 579· House(119-HRES-579)
Supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- David Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. It points out that fibroids cause significant health issues like pelvic pain, bleeding, and infertility. The text notes that fibroids affect a huge percentage of women and disproportionately impact Black and Hispanic women. It also highlights the high financial cost of treatments and lost work. Finally, the resolution encourages the President to issue a proclamation for people to observe the month with educational activities.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would women be better off under this?+6
The resolution directly addresses a major health issue affecting women's quality of life.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights that Black women face higher incidence and more severe symptoms.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights that Hispanic women face higher incidence rates for fibroids.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Supports Awareness: The House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month, which encourages public awareness and education campaigns on prevention, screening, and symptoms.
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Recognizes Disparities: The bill recognizes the disparity in incidence rates for Black and Hispanic uterine fibroid patients, who experience an incidence rate 3 times greater in women with Black ancestry and 2 times greater in Hispanic women compared to Caucasian women.
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Pushes for Better Healthcare: The resolution recognizes the need for greater research, treatment, and care options regarding uterine leiomyoma.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Middle Aged+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Gender Equality+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
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Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
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Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
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Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
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Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
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Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
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