HRES 1323 United States House · 119th Congress

Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".

This resolution formally recognizes the negative effects of menstrual stigma on women, girls, and other menstruating people and expresses support for designating May as National Menstrual Health Awareness Month. It highlights the importance of normalizing menstruation, improving access to products and sanitation facilities, and expanding education and clinical research on menstrual health conditions. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic statement to promote awareness and gender equity regarding menstrual health.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 22, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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May 22, 2026
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