HRES 987
116th Congress
House
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Women's health
Raising awareness regarding period poverty.
Everywhere this bill has been
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Became law
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 28, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution encourages the observation of National Period Awareness Week and Menstrual Hygiene Day. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals and entities to support those struggling with period poverty prior to and during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. (Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, which can adversely affect a person's health and well-being.)
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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