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Menstrual Health Awareness Month: Ending Stigma and Improving Education

This House Resolution aims to acknowledge the impact of menstrual stigmatization on the lives of women and girls. It supports designating May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month" to normalize menstruation, improve education, and enhance access to menstrual health care. Citizens can expect more open discussions about menstrual health and better access to information.
Key points
Designating May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month" to normalize menstruation and eliminate period stigma.
Supporting education for young people on menstrual health management and its impact on overall physical and mental well-being.
Improving access to care, treatment, and information for menstrual health conditions like endometriosis and PCOS.
Emphasizing the importance of access to menstrual products and proper hygiene facilities in schools and workplaces.
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Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".
Print number: HRES 1248
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2024-05-21