H.Res. 579 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. The resolution acknowledges that uterine fibroids are the most common medical condition affecting women, with an estimated 80 percent of women developing fibroids by age 50, and emphasizes that Black and Hispanic women experience disproportionately higher rates and more severe symptoms. The resolution highlights the significant health and economic impact of fibroids, noting they cost the U.S. between $5.9 and $34.4 billion annually and result in over 200,000 hysterectomies per year. The measure calls on the President to issue a proclamation encouraging awareness and educational activities during July, while also recognizing the need for greater research into prevention, screening, and treatment options. This is a non-binding resolution with no direct funding or implementation timeline, intended primarily to raise public awareness about the condition and its disparate impact on minority women.
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