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H.Res. 1610 · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.

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IntroducedOct 5, 2026
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Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Oct 5, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs. From Iowa: Mariannette Miller-Meeks cosponsors it.

What it does

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  1. Oct 5, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
  2. Oct 5, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
  3. Oct 5, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
  4. Oct 5, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  5. Oct 5, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

From Iowa

Everyone else (17)

  • Nanette Diaz Barragán D-CA-44
  • Julia Brownley D-CA-26
  • Judy Chu D-CA-28
  • Jasmine Crockett D-TX-30
  • Madeleine Dean D-PA-4
  • Robin L. Kelly D-IL-2
  • Michael Lawler R-NY-17
  • Julia Letlow R-LA-5
  • Nicole Malliotakis R-NY-11
  • Gwen Moore D-WI-4
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton D-DC-At Large
  • Brittany Pettersen D-CO-7
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  • Terri A. Sewell D-AL-7
  • Marilyn Strickland D-WA-10
  • Nydia M. Velázquez D-NY-7
  • Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ-12
  • Nikema Williams D-GA-5