Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1323

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".

Menstrual Health: National Awareness Month

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This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Since May 21, 2026, no further action has been taken by these committees. It is common for bills to remain in committee without moving forward.

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Simple resolutions like this often stay in committee and are used to make a statement rather than change laws. While it has many supporters, it is not a high-priority legislative item.

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially name May as National Menstrual Health Awareness Month. It aims to treat menstruation as a normal part of health and get rid of the shame or embarrassment often linked to it.
The plan focuses on teaching young people about how periods affect their physical and mental health. It also calls for better access to period products and clean, private bathrooms in schools and workplaces.
It highlights the need for more medical research into conditions like endometriosis and fibroids. These health issues affect millions of women but often do not get enough funding or attention from scientists.

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May 22, 2026House

Referred 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.

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May 22, 2026

Submitted in House

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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".

Bill NumberHRES 1323

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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.