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Raising awareness regarding period poverty.

USA116th CongressHRES-987| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution encourages the observation of National Period Awareness Week and Menstrual Hygiene Day. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals and entities to support those struggling with period poverty prior to and during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. (Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, which can adversely affect a person's health and well-being.)
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 28, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 28, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCharitable contributionsCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCosmetics and personal careDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterInfectious and parasitic diseasesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operationsWomen's health

Raising awareness regarding period poverty.

USA116th CongressHRES-987| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
This resolution encourages the observation of National Period Awareness Week and Menstrual Hygiene Day. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals and entities to support those struggling with period poverty prior to and during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. (Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, which can adversely affect a person's health and well-being.)
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 28, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 28, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCharitable contributionsCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCosmetics and personal careDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterInfectious and parasitic diseasesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operationsWomen's health