Constitution Index · H.Res. 256 · 2025-03-26

Supporting the designation of March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Latest official status (2025-03-26): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Constitutional grade

A

Constitutional

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.

Article I, Section 8

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Enumerated powers · passes

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.

Bill of Rights · passes

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.

Individual liberty · passes

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.

Decentralization · passes

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.

Due process and takings · passes

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.

Provenance

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668
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2026-10-11 15:20 UTC
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Values for America. “Constitutional grade: H.Res. 256, Supporting the designation of March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month..” VFA Constitution Index, grade 668 (rubric vfa-constitutional-grade/1.0), graded October 11, 2026. https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution-index/grades/668. Accessed 2026-10-19.

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