House Simple Resolution 987
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Raising awareness regarding period poverty.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 28, 2020
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
987
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution encourages the observation of National Period Awareness Week and Menstrual Hygiene Day. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals and entities to support those struggling with period poverty prior to and during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. (Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, which can adversely affect a person's health and well-being.)
May 28, 2020
05/28/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/28/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
05/28/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:46 PM