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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | May 2, 2024 10:31 AM |
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| From: | Representative Darisha K. Parker and Rep. Carol Hill-Evans |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Recognizing May 2024 as “Menstrual Health Awareness Month” |
| Every day, roughly 800 million people are menstruating. Many of these people go about their days as usual, going to work or school, sometimes while experiencing pain, discomfort, and many other symptoms of menstruation. Women, girls, and people who menstruate experience pain or other symptoms that keep them away from their daily activities. Additionally, some may not have access to or do not seek necessary healthcare out of shame or fear of being judged and dismissed for a natural, bodily function out of their control. Having open discussions and being informed about menstruation is an essential part of destigmatizing periods. To do this, Representative Hill-Evans and I are introducing a resolution to recognize May 2024 as “Menstrual Health Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. This resolution will bring awareness to the experiences of many women, girls, and people who menstruate. Every person should feel empowered to talk about their period and know when to seek out help if necessary. I hope you will join and Representative Hill-Evans and I in this effort to normalize menstruation and bring awareness to the importance of menstrual health by co-sponsoring this resolution. |
Introduced as HR437