Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 342

Recognizing the history of the drug diethylstilbestrol and the harm it has caused, and for other purposes.

DES Awareness and FDA Apology Resolution

Apr 21, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

This proposal recognizes the history of a drug called DES. Between 1940 and 1971, doctors gave this drug to millions of pregnant women to help prevent miscarriages.
Scientists later discovered the drug caused rare cancers and pregnancy problems in the children of those women. The government stopped its use for pregnant women in 1971.
The resolution asks to name a specific week in April as DES Awareness Week to help people understand the health risks that still affect families today.
It also asks the government to provide money for a health study and calls on the Food and Drug Administration to say they are sorry for the harm the drug caused.

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Apr 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 21, 2025

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Recognizing the history of the drug diethylstilbestrol and the harm it has caused, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHRES 342

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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