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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1200 Introduced in House (IH)]
119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1200
Supporting the designation of March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 20, 2026
Mr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Ms. Williams of Georgia, and Mr. Crenshaw) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Whereas endometriosis is a disease in which the type of tissue that normally grows in the uterus (the endometrium) also grows outside of the uterus; Whereas endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases in women, and occurs in 1 in 10 women of reproductive age; Whereas the cause of endometriosis is not known, but risk factors include--
(1) having a mother, sister, or daughter with endometriosis;
(2) menstrual cycles that started at an early age;
(3) menstrual cycles that are short; and
(4) periods that are heavy and last more than 7 days;
Whereas, for many women, the only way currently available to be certain of an endometriosis diagnosis is to have a surgical procedure known as a laparoscopy; Whereas women experience a delay from three to eleven years between the first symptoms of pain and the final endometriosis diagnosis, which can lead to lower quality of life and high medical costs; Whereas, for many girls and women, endometriosis is a lifelong chronic disease that can affect relationships, school, work, fertility, and daily life; Whereas the primary symptoms of endometriosis include pain and infertility, and many with endometriosis live with debilitating, chronic pain; Whereas approximately 75 percent of women with endometriosis experience a misdiagnosis; Whereas the management of symptoms of endometriosis may include surgery, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists, and many other medical treatments; Whereas endometriosis is associated with increased health care costs and poses a substantial burden to patients in the health care system; Whereas, in the United States, the estimated average direct health care cost associated with endometriosis per patient is more than $13,000 per year; Whereas 40 percent of women with endometriosis report impaired career growth due to endometriosis, and approximately 50 percent of women with endometriosis experience a decreased ability to work; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the average number of "bed days" for patients with endometriosis was 18 days per year; Whereas women with endometriosis can lose 11 hours per workweek through lost productivity; Whereas the physical and psychological impact of endometriosis affects all domains of life, including social life, relationships, and work; Whereas medical societies and patient groups have expressed the need for greater public attention and updated resources targeted to public education about this unmet health need for women; Whereas there is a need for more research and updated guidelines to treat endometriosis; Whereas there is an ongoing need for additional clinical research and treatment options to manage this debilitating disease; and Whereas there is no known cure for endometriosis: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) strongly supports the goals and ideals of Endometriosis Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the need for early detection and treatment of endometriosis, increased education for health care providers, and more culturally competent care; (3) remains committed to supporting and funding endometriosis research for more effective treatments, increasing fertility, and, ultimately, a cure; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.