H.Res. 372 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, May 1, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySupports National Menstrual Health Awareness Month
This resolution calls for May to be recognized as National Menstrual Health Awareness Month. The goal is to educate people about menstrual health and work to reduce the stigma—shame or negative judgment—that surrounds menstruation.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution that doesn't change laws or require government action. It expresses support for raising awareness about menstrual health and reducing stigma, which could help shift how people talk about and understand menstruation.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 1, 2025)
This resolution supports the designation of National Menstrual Health Awareness Month to educate people about menstrual health and eliminate period stigma.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 372
RESOLUTION
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".
Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY-6) · Introduced May 1, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 1, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”