01 — The Text
What.
- Bill addresses workplace rights and protections for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.
- Referred to four House committees covering labor law, federal workplace rules, oversight, and judicial matters.
- Exact provisions unknown—official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Affects millions of working women in midlife who face potential discrimination or lack accommodation for menopause-related conditions.
- Could require employers to provide reasonable accommodations similar to protections for disability or medical conditions.
- Trade-off: worker protections vs. employer compliance costs and unclear implementation standards (details pending).
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill introduced July 14, 2026. Now in committee review phase with no floor vote scheduled yet.
- Multi-committee referral suggests complex policy touching labor law, federal employment, and legal frameworks—slows progress.
- Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to support or oppose.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Jul 14, 2026 — Introduced in House