House Simple Resolution 118
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supporting the designation of March 2019 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
118
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideas of Endometriosis Awareness Month. (Endometriosis is a painful condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus.)
It also recognizes the need for early detection and treatment of endometriosis, increased education for health care providers, and more culturally competent care.
February 8, 2019
02/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:03:00 PM