Grace Meng (D-NY)
Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 19 Democratic cosponsors · See all 19 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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
H. Res. 372 is a resolution to recognize how the stigma surrounding menstruation affects women, girls, and people who menstruate. It expresses support for designating May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month." The resolution aims to normalize menstruation, increase education for young people, and improve access to healthcare and information for menstrual conditions. It also acknowledges the need for menstrual products and private sanitation facilities in workplaces and schools.
Yes· 3 of 23
- Scored +10
Would women be better off under this?
The entire resolution is centered on improving the health, dignity, and equality of women and girls.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
Explicitly states that investment in menstrual health is an investment in gender equity and equality.
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Aims to normalize menstruation and provide better healthcare access for young people.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Normalization and Education: The resolution seeks to normalize menstruation as a healthy process and educate young people on menstrual health management, which can improve physical and mental well-being. (Section 1A, 1B)
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Improved Healthcare Access: It supports better access to information and treatment for health conditions including polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids, and dysmenorrhea. (Section 1D)
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Better Facilities: The resolution acknowledges the importance of providing safe, private sanitation, hygiene facilities, and appropriate menstrual products in schools and workplaces. (Section 2)
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Increased Research: It recognizes the need to expand clinical research and health education regarding menopause and other menstrual health conditions. (Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The entire resolution is centered on improving the health, dignity, and equality of women and girls. Would students be better off under this? — Advocates for better sanitation and menstrual products in schools. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Aims to normalize menstruation and provide better healthcare access for young people. Would children be better off under this? — Promotes menstrual health education for young people. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Specifically includes 'people who menstruate' ensuring inclusive care. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Addresses healthcare and research for menopause and chronic menstrual conditions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Addresses the burden of lack of access to menstrual products and sanitation. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Addresses health disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Addresses health disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Addresses health disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases awareness and potential access to healthcare for menstrual conditions. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Addresses health disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Would retired people be better off under this? — Includes focus on menopause management. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Includes focus on menopause, which affects older women. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General improvement in menstrual health awareness and research. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General improvement in health research and awareness.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Explicitly states that investment in menstrual health is an investment in gender equity and equality. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — Includes 'people who menstruate' in its scope, providing inclusive health recognition. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Addresses health disparities that impact economic opportunities and empowerment.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Supports improved access to care and information for menstrual conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. Does this put more money into medical research? — Recognizes the importance of expanding clinical research on menstrual health and menopause. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Aims to reduce psychological stress and depression associated with menstrual stigma.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Calls for expanded clinical research on menstrual health conditions.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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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