Overview: SRES 480, A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "World Menopause Awareness Month," and expressing the sense of the Senate regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause, Introduced in Senate, Introduced: October 30, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This Senate resolution aims to express support for the recognition of October 2025 as "World Menopause Awareness Month." The resolution also conveys the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Key Provisions:
- Expresses support for the recognition of October 2025 as "World Menopause Awareness Month"
- Encourages increased global awareness and access to care for individuals experiencing the menopausal transition and post-menopause
- Calls for the promotion of education, research, and resources related to menopause and its impacts
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals experiencing the menopausal transition and post-menopause, both in the United States and globally
- Healthcare providers, researchers, and organizations focused on women's health and menopause
- The general public, who may benefit from increased awareness and access to information about menopause
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The resolution has been introduced in the Senate and is currently in the legislative process.
- If adopted, the designated "World Menopause Awareness Month" would take place in October 2025.
