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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 256

Supporting the designation of March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Endometriosis Awareness Month: Support for Research and Education

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further votes or hearings have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed at this time.

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This is a non-controversial resolution with support from both parties that simply recognizes an awareness month. These types of measures usually pass with little to no opposition.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially recognizes March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. It aims to bring attention to a disease where tissue grows outside the uterus, affecting about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age.
  • The proposal highlights that women often wait 3 to 11 years for a correct diagnosis. This delay can lead to high medical bills, with the average patient spending over $13,000 a year on healthcare costs related to the condition.
  • The resolution calls for more federal support for medical research and updated treatment guidelines. Currently, there is no known cure for endometriosis, and many women suffer from chronic pain or trouble getting pregnant.
  • Lawmakers want to improve education for doctors and the public to help find the disease earlier. Better awareness could help reduce the 18 days of work or school the average patient misses each year due to symptoms.

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Milestones

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Mar 26, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 26, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting the designation of March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Bill NumberHRES 256
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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(16)
D: 13R: 3

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