US HR987 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.)
Title
Raising awareness regarding period poverty.
Sponsors
| Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-05-28 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497) |
| 2020-05-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Cosmetics and personal care
Detention of persons
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations
Women's health
Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Cosmetics and personal care
Detention of persons
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/987/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres987/BILLS-116hres987ih.pdf |
