House Simple Resolution 888
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supporting the designation of March 2020 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2020
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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
888
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
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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.
March 9, 2020
03/09/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/09/2020
Introduced in House
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Feb 8, 2022 11:21:29 PM