Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2444
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 22, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 22, 2021
Latest Action
Jul 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2444
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Jersey
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand research on, and take other actions to address, uterine fibroids. These are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus and may cause pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and reproductive issues.

In coordination with the National Institutes of Health and appropriate federal agencies, HHS must undertake research activities on uterine fibroids.

In addition, HHS must establish a database of services furnished to individuals diagnosed with uterine fibroids under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program and must develop a report on federal and state expenditures for such services.

Additionally, HHS must disseminate information on uterine fibroids to the public and to health care providers, including information on the elevated risk for minority women and available treatments.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
07/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 19, 2023 9:00:27 PM