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HRES 1580118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2024
Latest Action Date
Nov 18, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1580 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about uterine fibroids, a common health condition affecting many women. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No legislative text or detailed provisions are available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1580 sought to officially recognize July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month to promote awareness, but it did not progress beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports designating July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month to increase public awareness.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on November 18, 2024, but did not advance and is now failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Women affected by uterine fibroids', "Health advocacy organizations focused on women's health", 'Public health educators and awareness campaigns']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions, limiting direct impact.', 'No enforcement mechanisms or implementation details are provided.', "The resolution's failure to advance means no formal recognition or awareness campaign was established through this bill."]

Political Context

This resolution fits within broader efforts to raise awareness about women's health issues in Congress. It was introduced and referred to a relevant committee but did not receive further legislative action before expiring. Such resolutions are often used to highlight health topics without creating binding law or funding.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["Increased public awareness efforts by health organizations may occur independently in response to the resolution's intent.", 'Potential for future legislative efforts to build on this awareness designation with funding or programs.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is non-binding and lacks detailed legislative text, funding, or enforcement provisions, limiting transparency into specific government actions or expenditures. Its failure to advance means no formal congressional recognition was enacted, highlighting the importance of tracking resolutions beyond introduction and referral stages.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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