Constitution Index · H.Res. 579 · 2025-07-14

Supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

Latest official status (2025-07-14): 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 pass resolutions and express the sense of the House, and it does not infringe on any constitutional provision.

Amendment X

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Enumerated powers · passes

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 power. The resolution does not purport to regulate commerce or any other enumerated federal power.

Bill of Rights · passes

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.

Individual liberty · passes

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.

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 action, nor does it impose any federal mandate. Individuals, communities, and states remain free to act as they see fit regarding uterine fibroids awareness.

Due process and takings · passes

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.

Provenance

Grade ID
644
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