H.Res. 579 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
Cosponsors: 22 (22 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-11
Introduced: 2025-07-14
Latest action (2025-07-14): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What H.Res. 579 does, in plain terms
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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Constitutionally sound
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 pass resolutions and express the sense of the House, and it does not infringe on any constitutional provision.
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✓ Passes · Enumerated powers
The resolution is a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment. While it touches on health, a subject generally reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment, the resolution does not exercise any regulatory or spending power. Congress has inherent authority to pass resolutions and express its views, which is implicit in the legislative process and does not require a specific enumerated p… -
✓ Passes · Bill of Rights
The resolution does not restrict speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, the right to bear arms, or any other right protected by the Bill of Rights. It is purely declaratory and has no coercive effect on individuals or groups. -
✓ Passes · Individual sovereignty
The resolution does not restrict any individual's use of their person, property, speech, labor, or belief. It merely expresses support for a public awareness month and imposes no obligations or prohibitions on anyone. -
✓ 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 action, nor does it impose any federal mandate. Individuals, communities, and states remain free to act as they see fit regarding uterine fibroids awareness. -
✓ Passes · Due process and takings
The resolution does not deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property, nor does it take property without just compensation. It has no legal effect and therefore cannot violate due process or the Takings Clause.
Sources: Congress.gov: HRES 579 summary
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