# 119-hres-1610: 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.

119-hres-1610, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-10-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1610
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

**Recognizing October 2026 as World Menopause Awareness Month to boost awareness and improve access to care for women during the menopausal transition and after.** The resolution would highlight health and economic impacts, promote clinician training, encourage federal agencies to share information, and call for more research. - Workers and households: It would spotlight workplace impacts where up to 40% of menopausal women report weekly interference with work and the U.S. faces about $1.8 billion a year in lost working time. - Racial and ethnic disparities: It notes studies showing Black and Hispanic women may experience menopause earlier, with more intense and longer symptoms, which could guide targeted outreach. - Health workforce: It would promote adding menopause and treatment option training to pre-service curricula so new clinicians can better screen and treat symptoms. - Federal agencies and research: It would encourage the Departments of Health and Human Services, Defense, and Veterans Affairs to provide information, update tools, and conduct additional research on menopause and treatments.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1610 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1610)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1993)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1610 (as of 2026-10-30).