Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2021)
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.
What just happenedMar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2021
- Mar 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House