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H.Res. 495 (115th)

Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

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Introduced

28 July 2017

Last action

4 August 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

David Scott, Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Thomas Garrett, Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

10 January 2026

Healthcare

Summary

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.) Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS. Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.

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Timeline

  1. 28 July 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 July 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 July 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 August 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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