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H.Res. 972 (116th)

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

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Introduced

19 May 2020

Last action

19 May 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

David Scott, Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 19 May 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  2. 19 May 2020

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    Introduced in House

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  3. 19 May 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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