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

USA119th CongressSRES-422| Senate 
| Updated: 10/6/2025
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The resolution acknowledges the widespread impact of PCOS on reproductive, metabolic, and mental health, and it designates September 2025 as PCOS Awareness Month to highlight these issues. It urges increased public and professional education, better diagnostic practices, and more effective treatment options, while encouraging research into the causes and potential cures for the condition. The Senate also emphasizes the importance of preventing associated comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer. The resolution outlines four key goals: Increase awareness and education about PCOS and its comorbidities. Improve diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Disseminate information on management and prevention of related health risks. Enhance quality of life for affected women and girls. It calls for further research and urges medical professionals to deepen their understanding of PCOS . States, territories, and localities are encouraged to support the objectives of PCOS Awareness Month.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-670
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-317
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-781
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "PCOS Awareness Month."

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-384
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-325
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-336
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month".
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-175
Submitted in House
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 6, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 6, 2025
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-670
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-317
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-781
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "PCOS Awareness Month."


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-384
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-325
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-336
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month".


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-175
    Submitted in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • October 6, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 6, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 6, 2025
    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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

USA119th CongressSRES-422| Senate 
| Updated: 10/6/2025
The resolution acknowledges the widespread impact of PCOS on reproductive, metabolic, and mental health, and it designates September 2025 as PCOS Awareness Month to highlight these issues. It urges increased public and professional education, better diagnostic practices, and more effective treatment options, while encouraging research into the causes and potential cures for the condition. The Senate also emphasizes the importance of preventing associated comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer. The resolution outlines four key goals: Increase awareness and education about PCOS and its comorbidities. Improve diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Disseminate information on management and prevention of related health risks. Enhance quality of life for affected women and girls. It calls for further research and urges medical professionals to deepen their understanding of PCOS . States, territories, and localities are encouraged to support the objectives of PCOS Awareness Month.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-670
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-317
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-781
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "PCOS Awareness Month."

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-384
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-325
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-336
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month".
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-175
Submitted in House
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 6, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 6, 2025
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-670
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-317
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-781
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "PCOS Awareness Month."


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-384
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-325
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "PCOS Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-336
    A resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month".


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-175
    Submitted in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • October 6, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 6, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 6, 2025
    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthSex and reproductive healthWomen's health