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Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".

Introduced
May 22, 2026
Cosponsors
19
Traction
0
Last Action
May 22, 2026

Bill Summary

Recognizes the negative impact of stigmatizing menstruation and expresses support for designating May as National Menstrual Health Awareness Month. It does not create or fund any new programs, but rather serves as a statement of support from the House of Representatives.

Sponsored By

Grace Meng
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 22, 2026
  3. May 22, 2026You Are Here

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    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

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    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

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    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This resolution affects women, girls, and people who menstruate by acknowledging the challenges they face due to stigma around menstruation. It may raise awareness about menstrual health issues among the general public, particularly if May is officially designated as National Menstrual Health Awareness Month.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedMay 22, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 22, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.