Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR 9/30/2025 S6877)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a serious health disorder. It notes that PCOS affects a significant number of women and girls and carries various health risks. The resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month." It outlines specific goals to increase education regarding the condition and its connections to other health issues. Finally, it calls for improved diagnosis, treatment, and further research to find a cure.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights and advocates for the specific medical and mental health needs of women with PCOS.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution addresses health risks for girls at the onset of puberty.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill focuses on the management and prevention of comorbidities that affect young women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: The resolution supports goals to increase education about PCOS and its connection to comorbidities among the general public, women, girls, and health care professionals (Section 3A).
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Improved Medical Outcomes: The resolution aims to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of PCOS to improve quality of life and outcomes for women and girls (Section 3B and 3D).
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Prevention of Related Conditions: There is a focus on disseminating information to help prevent comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and eating disorders (Section 3C).
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Advancement of Medical Knowledge: The resolution urges medical researchers and health care professionals to advance their understanding to improve research, diagnosis, and treatment (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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 resolution highlights and advocates for the specific medical and mental health needs of women with PCOS. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution addresses health risks for girls at the onset of puberty. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill focuses on the management and prevention of comorbidities that affect young women.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill supports improving diagnosis and treatment for women and girls facing PCOS. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights the connection between PCOS and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety to advocate for better management. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution urges medical researchers to advance their understanding of PCOS to improve research and treatment.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution calls for the advancement of understanding of PCOS through increased research efforts.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution addresses specific health struggles and risks that disproportionately impact women and girls.
- 10/6/2025
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR 9/30/2025 S6877)
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia