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SRES 422

A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

119th Congress Introduced by Richard Blumenthal and 7 co-sponsors

SRES 422 designates September 2025 as PCOS Awareness Month to boost education, improve diagnosis, and support research for better health outcomes for women and girls.

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Bill Summary · SRES 422

Summary of SRES 422: PCOS Awareness Month Resolution

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 422 (SRES 422) aims to recognize polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a significant health disorder affecting many women and girls in the United States. The resolution expresses support for the designation of September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month," with the goal of increasing awareness, education, and research related to PCOS and its associated health risks.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes several important provisions:

  1. Recognition of PCOS: Acknowledges PCOS as a serious disorder that impacts various aspects of health, including:

    • Cardiometabolic health
    • Reproductive health
    • Mental health
    • Overall quality of life

  2. Support for Awareness Month: Expresses support for designating September 2025 as PCOS Awareness Month, aiming to:

    • Increase public awareness and education about PCOS and its comorbidities, such as:
      • Type 2 diabetes
      • Endometrial cancer
      • Cardiovascular disease
      • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
      • Mental health disorders
    • Improve diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.
    • Disseminate information on management and prevention of related comorbidities.
    • Enhance the quality of life for women and girls affected by PCOS.

  3. Call for Research and Improvement:

    • Recognizes the need for further research into PCOS, improved treatment options, and ultimately a cure.
    • Urges medical researchers and healthcare professionals to advance their understanding of PCOS to enhance diagnosis and treatment.

  4. Encouragement for Local Support: Encourages states, territories, and localities to support the goals of PCOS Awareness Month.

Impact

The resolution is expected to have a positive impact on:
- Public Awareness: By designating a specific month for awareness, it aims to educate the general public, healthcare professionals, and affected individuals about PCOS.
- Healthcare Practices: It may lead to improved diagnostic practices and treatment options for women and girls suffering from PCOS.
- Research Funding: By highlighting the need for further research, it could potentially influence funding and resources allocated to PCOS studies.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: September 30, 2025
  • Committee Referral: Referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on the same day.
  • Committee Discharge: The committee was discharged by Unanimous Consent on October 6, 2025.
  • Resolution Passage: The resolution was agreed to in the Senate without amendment and with a preamble on October 6, 2025, also by Unanimous Consent.

This resolution represents a significant step towards recognizing and addressing the challenges faced by women and girls with PCOS, promoting awareness, and advocating for better healthcare outcomes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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