United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 987 (116th)
Raising awareness regarding period poverty.
Introduced
28 May 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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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.)
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 May 2020
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Introduced in House · EN · 28 May 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 May 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/987
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hres/987