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September Designated as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

This House Resolution supports designating September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to raise public awareness about the disease, its symptoms, and risk factors, which can lead to earlier detection and better treatment outcomes for women.
Key points
Ovarian cancer is a serious disease often found late due to the lack of an easy early detection test and vague symptoms.
Increasing awareness of symptoms and risk factors (like family history or BRCA genes) is crucial for earlier diagnosis.
The resolution highlights the need for better access to care and genetic testing, especially for populations facing health disparities.
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Print number: 117_HRES_687
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Process start date: 2021-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_687.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ovarian cancer is a serious disease often found late due to the lack of an easy early detection test and vague symptoms.
  • Increasing awareness of symptoms and risk factors (like family history or BRCA genes) is crucial for earlier diagnosis.
  • The resolution highlights the need for better access to care and genetic testing, especially for populations facing health disparities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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