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Introduced
07/15/2025
07/15/2025
In Committee
07/15/2025
07/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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 address uterine fibroid health by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research and provide grants focused on early detection and intervention. The bill establishes a comprehensive approach that includes research, state-level grant programs, and reporting requirements. Specifically, the Secretary will conduct research to develop evidence-based strategies for early detection of uterine fibroids, and then offer grants to states to implement these strategies. States can use the grants for screening procedures, patient navigation services, implementing early detection strategies, and facilitating healthcare access. The bill prioritizes grants for geographic areas with socially vulnerable populations at higher risk of uterine fibroids. Additionally, the Secretary may award research grants to study pain management disparities in fibroid surgical treatment and other intrauterine conditions like Asherman's Syndrome. The bill requires biennial reports to Congress detailing the findings of grant-funded programs and research developments, which will be made publicly available. By focusing on research, education, and targeted interventions, the bill seeks to improve gynecological health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (55)
Shontel Brown (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Shomari Figures (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Al Green (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
George Latimer (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
John Mannion (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
David Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Greg Stanton (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 07/15/2025)
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/119th-congress/house-bill/4392/all-info | 07/16/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4392/BILLS-119hr4392ih.pdf | 07/24/2025 |
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