Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 22 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for recognizing October 2026 as World Menopause Awareness Month. It highlights the physical, personal, and economic impacts that menopause has on women in the United States. The text notes that millions of women experience symptoms like hot flashes, memory loss, and depression that can interfere with work and daily life. It encourages health workers to receive training on menopause and treatment options. Finally, it encourages federal officials to provide better information, screening tools, treatment options, and clinical research regarding menopause.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution is entirely dedicated to supporting World Menopause Awareness Month, improving treatment access, and advancing menopause research for women.
- Scored +6
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The resolution focuses on recognizing the specific health needs and societal impacts experienced by women during and after menopause.
- Scored +5
Would people in middle age be better off under this?
The resolution supports awareness, research, and information regarding menopause, which directly affects middle-aged women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotes Health Training: Under paragraph (3), the bill promotes including training on menopause and treatment options in pre-service curricula for health workers, which could help medical professionals better assist patients.
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Improves Access to Information: Under paragraph (4), the bill 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.
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Federal Research and Guidance: Under paragraph (5), the bill encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide information to women, patients, and health care providers regarding menopause, screening tools, and treatment options, as well as to conduct additional research.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution is entirely dedicated to supporting World Menopause Awareness Month, improving treatment access, and advancing menopause research for women. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The resolution supports awareness, research, and information regarding menopause, which directly affects middle-aged women. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution addresses post-menopause health and aging, benefiting older women. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The text notes that Black women may experience earlier and more intense menopausal symptoms, and aims to improve overall research and care. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The text notes that Hispanic women may experience earlier and more intense menopausal symptoms, and aims to improve overall research and care. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution encourages the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide menopause information and screening tools to better assist women veterans.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution encourages federal departments to conduct additional research on menopause and possible clinical options. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports women having access to appropriate health information and services related to menopause. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The resolution encourages the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide information and conduct research on menopause to improve veterans' health outcomes. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The resolution encourages federal health agencies to support menopause research and awareness, which could indirectly benefit healthcare initiatives.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution focuses on recognizing the specific health needs and societal impacts experienced by women during and after menopause. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution explicitly highlights the disparity that Black and Hispanic women may experience menopause earlier and with more intense symptoms.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The text encourages federal departments to conduct additional clinical research on menopause and treatment options.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution encourages the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve menopause care and information for service members and veterans.
- 11/5/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 10/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/5/2026
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
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