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Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Introduced: February 25, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.

It recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS.

It also acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.

What's happening now February 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 3
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 97
All 97 Democratic 57 Republican 13
Kennedy, Joseph
· Oct 22, 2019
 D
Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Oct 22, 2019
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Oct 18, 2019
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Oct 16, 2019
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Oct 11, 2019
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Oct 4, 2019
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Oct 4, 2019
SERRANO, JOSE
· Oct 4, 2019
Vela, Filemon
· Oct 4, 2019
CLAY, WM.
· Sep 27, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Sep 27, 2019
 R
Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Sep 26, 2019
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Sep 26, 2019
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Sep 26, 2019
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Sep 20, 2019
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Sep 20, 2019
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Sep 20, 2019
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Sep 20, 2019
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Sep 20, 2019
Fudge, Marcia
· Sep 20, 2019
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Sep 20, 2019
JOHNSON, EDDIE
· Sep 20, 2019
Lawrence, Brenda
· Sep 20, 2019
Lawson, Al
· Sep 20, 2019
 D
Plaskett, Stacey E.
Virgin Islands · Sep 20, 2019
Richmond, Cedric
· Sep 20, 2019
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Sep 20, 2019
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Sep 18, 2019
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Sep 18, 2019
 R
Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Sep 18, 2019
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 17, 2019
 D
Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Sep 17, 2019
Butterfield, G. K.
· Sep 16, 2019
Murphy, Stephanie
· Sep 16, 2019
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Sep 16, 2019
KING, PETER
· Sep 12, 2019
 D
Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Jun 5, 2019
 D
Kim, Andy
New Jersey · May 24, 2019
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 10, 2019
 D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Apr 25, 2019
Marchant, Kenny
· Apr 25, 2019
 D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Apr 18, 2019
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Apr 18, 2019
Hartzler, Vicky
· Apr 18, 2019
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Apr 18, 2019
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Mar 18, 2019
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Mar 18, 2019
 D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Mar 18, 2019
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Mar 18, 2019
Collins, Chris
· Mar 18, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 146: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-146/
MLA
"H. Res. 146: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-146/.
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H. Res. 146, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-146/.
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[H. Res. 146: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-146/)
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