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WASHINTON – Today, Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) introduced a bipartisan measure to increase education, awareness, and recognition of Endometriosis—a painful chronic condition impacting as many as 10 percent of women.

“We know that the effects of endometriosis go well beyond those with the condition to include significant others, parents, extended family members, and close friends.” said Rep. David Scott (GA-13). “Lack of public awareness and educational research have contributed to delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis for millions of women living with the disease. While we continue the fight for a cure, our bipartisan resolution reaffirms the importance of seeking access to early diagnosis and effective treatments. Forging strong partnerships between researchers, academic institutions, and medical providers involved in research can help identify effective methods of endometriosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care, as well as prevent increased infertility for women living with endometriosis.”

The Endometriosis Awareness Month Resolution expresses support for the designation of March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month and recognizes the need for early detection and treatment, increased education for health care providers, and continued research for more effective treatment for women suffering from the disease.

Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the United States and an estimated 200 million women worldwide. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that up to 50 percent of women with endometriosis experience infertility. Symptoms are often so severe that women stay home from work and miss time with friends and family. Despite its prevalence, federal endometriosis research equates to just $1.10 per year for each diagnosed woman.

The text of the resolution can be found HERE. 

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