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Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Introduced: May 19, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2020
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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 May 19, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 99
All 99 Democratic 54 Republican 12
D
Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Oct 13, 2020
HASTINGS, ALCEE
· Oct 13, 2020
JOHNSON, EDDIE
· Oct 13, 2020
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Oct 13, 2020
Richmond, Cedric
· Oct 13, 2020
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Oct 13, 2020
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Oct 13, 2020
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Sep 29, 2020
 D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Sep 29, 2020
Crist, Charlie
· Sep 29, 2020
Demings, Val
· Sep 29, 2020
Fudge, Marcia
· Sep 29, 2020
 D
Garamendi, John
California · Sep 29, 2020
Hurd, Will
· Sep 29, 2020
Lawson, Al
· Sep 29, 2020
 D
McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Sep 29, 2020
 D
Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Sep 29, 2020
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Sep 29, 2020
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Sep 29, 2020
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Sep 29, 2020
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Sep 29, 2020
 D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Sep 4, 2020
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Sep 4, 2020
RYAN, TIM
· Sep 4, 2020
Woodall, Rob
· Sep 4, 2020
Bishop, Dan
· Aug 25, 2020
Hartzler, Vicky
· Aug 25, 2020
 D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Aug 25, 2020
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Aug 25, 2020
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jul 29, 2020
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Jul 29, 2020
 R
Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jul 29, 2020
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jul 29, 2020
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 1, 2020
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Jul 1, 2020
 D
Levin, Mike
California · Jul 1, 2020
Loebsack, David
· Jul 1, 2020
Luria, Elaine
· Jul 1, 2020
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 1, 2020
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Jul 1, 2020
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · May 22, 2020
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · May 22, 2020
DAVIS, SUSAN
· May 22, 2020
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 972: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-972/
MLA
"H. Res. 972: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-972/.
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H. Res. 972, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-972/.
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[H. Res. 972: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-972/)
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