Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as “PCOS Awareness Month”.

H. Res. 495 · 115th Congress · Jul 28, 2017 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as PCOS Awareness Month.

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

recognizes the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS);

(2)

supports the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month, which are to—

(A)

increase awareness of, and education about, the disorder among the general public, women, girls, and healthcare professionals;

(B)

improve diagnosis and treatment of the disorder;

(C)

disseminate information on diagnosis and treatment options; and

(D)

improve quality of life and outcomes for women and girls with PCOS;

(3)

recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and for a cure for PCOS;

(4)

acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS residing within the United States;

(5)

urges medical researchers and healthcare professionals to advance their understanding of PCOS in order to research, diagnose, and provide assistance to women and girls with PCOS; and

(6)

encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month.

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Jul 28, 2017viewing Introduced in House Mr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Eshoo, Ms. Jackson Lee, Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Evans, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Ms. Norton, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Butterfield, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Ms. Fudge, and Ms. Speier) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as “PCOS Awareness Month”.

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