A resolution 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.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democrat · DE · Senator

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• Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)Original· 2026-09-30

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5265-5266)

2026-09-30

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 930 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 930 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. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2026 Ms. Blunt Rochester (for herself and Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION 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. Whereas, each year, October 18 marks World Menopause Day, a day when organizations and individuals around the world advocate to improve awareness of menopause and support options available for improving health and well-being; Whereas, by 2030, the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to increase to 1,200,000,000, with 27,000,000 new entrants each year; Whereas, each year, women in the United States enter the menopausal transition with little guidance on what to expect before, during, and after their reproductive years; Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, as many as 3 out of 4 women experience hot flashes, the most common menopause symptom, and other symptoms include memory loss, urinary problems, depression, and anxiety; Whereas menopausal symptoms can be severe and affect daily activities and quality of life with hot flashes lasting an average of 7 to 9 years, with a third of women experiencing vasomotor symptoms for a decade or longer; Whereas studies show that Black and Hispanic women may experience menopause earlier, more intense menopausal symptoms, and for a longer period of time; Whereas as many as 40 percent of menopausal women say their symptoms interfered with their work performance or productivity weekly, and nearly 1 in 5 have left or considered leaving the workforce because of their symptoms; Whereas menopause costs women in the United States an estimated $1,800,000,000 in lost working time per year; Whereas, due to medical innovation, a variety of effective treatments for symptoms are available, including non-hormonal medication, hormone therapy, and low-dose antidepressants, that can help improve quality of life during perimenopause and menopause; Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, menopause may increase the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and stroke; and Whereas there is an ongoing need for additional clinical research and treatment options to manage menopause symptoms: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) expresses support for the designation of ``World Menopause Awareness Month''; (2) recognizes the impact of menopause on women at individual and societal levels, as well as on the health and economic development of the United States; (3) promotes including training on menopause and treatment options in pre-service curricula for health workers; (4) supports women having access to appropriate health information and services to promote healthy aging and a high quality of life before, during, and after menopause; (5) encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to-- (A) provide information to women, patients, and health care providers with respect to menopause, including available screening tools and treatment options, with a goal of improving quality of life and health outcomes of women affected by menopause; (B) conduct additional research on menopause and possible clinical options; and (C) update information, tools, and studies currently available with respect to helping women live with menopause; and (6) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit…

an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. <all>

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