October 5, 2026
Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Ms. Letlow, Ms. Norton, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Ms. Strickland, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Ms. Crockett, Ms. Barragán, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Sewell, Ms. Pettersen, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Chu, and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as “World Menopause Awareness Month” and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
- (1) expresses support for the designation of “World Menopause Awareness Month”;
- (2) recognizes the impact of menopause on women at individual and societal levels, as well as on the health and economic development of the United States;
- (3) promotes including training on menopause and treatment options in pre-service curricula for health workers;
- (4) supports women having access to appropriate health information and services to promote healthy aging and a high quality of life before, during, and after menopause;
- (5) encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to—