US SR670 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-5-1)
Status: Introduced on August 6 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-06 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5285-5286)
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 6 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-06 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5285-5286)
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of September 2020 as 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.
Title
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Sponsors
| Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] | Sen. David Perdue [R-GA] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Kelly Loeffler [R-GA] |
| Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] | Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] | Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] |
| Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. James Lankford [R-OK] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] |
| Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] | Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] |
| Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-06 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5285-5286) |
Same As/Similar To
HR146 (Related) 2019-02-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR972 (Related) 2020-05-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SR317 (Related) 2019-09-18 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5580-5581)
HR972 (Related) 2020-05-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SR317 (Related) 2019-09-18 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5580-5581)
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/670/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres670/BILLS-116sres670is.pdf |
