H.Res. 256 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Supporting the designation of March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Cosponsors: 16 (13 D, 3 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2025-03-26
Latest action (2025-03-26): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What H.Res. 256 does, in plain terms
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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Graded 2026-10-11
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This resolution is purely expressive and does not create law, mandate action, or restrict rights. It falls within Congress's broad authority to express its views and does not implicate any enumerated power beyond the general legislative process. It does not infringe on any constitutional right, does not restrict individual sovereignty, does not consolidate power, and does not affect due process or property rights.
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✓ Passes · Enumerated powers
The resolution is a non-binding expression of support. It does not exercise any enumerated power under Article I, Section 8, but it also does not exceed them because it imposes no legal obligation. Congress has inherent authority to pass resolutions expressing its views, which is a customary and accepted legislative function. -
✓ Passes · Bill of Rights
The resolution does not restrict speech, religion, assembly, press, petition, arms, quartering, search and seizure, self-incrimination, due process, trial rights, jury rights, cruel and unusual punishment, or any other right protected by the Bill of Rights. It is purely declaratory. -
✓ Passes · Individual sovereignty
The resolution does not restrict any individual's person, property, speech, labor, or belief. It merely expresses support for a health awareness month and imposes no burden on any individual. -
✓ Passes · Decentralization
The resolution does not consolidate decision-making at any level of government. It is a symbolic statement that does not preempt state or local authority, nor does it impose any requirement on individuals or communities. It passes all four questions. -
✓ Passes · Due process and takings
The resolution does not affect any person's life, liberty, or property. It does not trigger procedural or substantive due process concerns, nor does it involve any taking of property.
Sources: Congress.gov: HRES 256 summary
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