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HRES 1384118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 24, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1384 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for designating September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month." The resolution aims to raise public awareness about PCOS, a health condition affecting many individuals, by encouraging education and recognition during the specified month. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No detailed legislative text or summary is available beyond this recognition and support statement.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1384 sought to formally acknowledge PCOS and promote awareness in September 2024 but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution recognizes the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • It expresses support for designating September 2024 as PCOS Awareness Month.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Individuals affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)', "Health advocacy organizations focused on PCOS and women's health", 'Public health educators and awareness campaign organizers']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable obligations, limiting direct policy impact.', 'Lack of detailed legislative text or implementation mechanisms may reduce effectiveness in raising awareness.', "The resolution's failure to advance may reflect competing legislative priorities or limited political support."]

Political Context

This resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It aligns with broader efforts to increase awareness of health conditions affecting women but did not receive further legislative action and expired. The absence of a summary or full text limits detailed understanding of its provisions.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased public and medical community awareness of PCOS during September 2024.', 'Potential encouragement for future legislative or public health initiatives focused on PCOS.', 'Support for advocacy groups seeking to educate about PCOS and related health issues.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The lack of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency regarding specific provisions or intended actions beyond awareness designation. The resolution's non-binding nature means it does not create legal obligations or funding, which should be clear to the public. Tracking the bill's referral and expiration status provides insight into its legislative progress and priorities.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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