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Introduced
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
In Committee
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, a common gynecological condition that can cause significant health issues. The bill directs the Secretary to conduct or support research on increasing early detection and intervention, and to formulate evidence-based strategies for implementation. It also allows the Secretary to award grants to states to develop and implement programs for early detection, intervention, and public awareness campaigns related to uterine fibroids. Additionally, the bill enables the Secretary to award grants for research on disparities in pain control and management in uterine fibroid surgical treatment, as well as conditions like Asherman's Syndrome and intrauterine adhesions. The bill requires the Secretary to submit biennial reports to Congress on the findings and results of the programs and activities funded through these grants, as well as research developments related to the specified conditions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (61)
Shontel Brown (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
André Carson (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mary Peltola (D),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
David Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/10/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Research and Development
- ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8247/all-info | 05/07/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8247/BILLS-118hr8247ih.pdf | 06/08/2024 |
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