118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4572Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2023

To provide for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced Jul 12, 2023
Last action Jul 14, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

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...

Provisions · 7 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.