# 119-hres-175: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September as "PCOS Awareness Month".

119-hres-175, Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September as "PCOS Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-175
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September as "PCOS Awareness Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA)
- Cosponsors: 44
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-23

## Summary

**Recognizes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a serious disorder and supports designating September as PCOS Awareness Month.** It would call for increased awareness, better diagnosis and treatment, more research, and improved care for women and girls with PCOS. - Women and girls with PCOS: Would push for improved diagnosis, management, and quality of life for the estimated 5 to 10 million affected in the United States, about 50% of whom may be undiagnosed. - Health care professionals and researchers: Would encourage more research and the spread of guidance on diagnosing and treating PCOS and its comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, endometrial cancer, and mental health disorders. - State, territorial, and local governments: Would be urged to support PCOS Awareness Month and related public education efforts.

## Cosponsors (44)

- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (D-CT), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hres-175 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/175)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-175 (as of 2026-09-23).