S. 2531 Senate Health
Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025
Committee ConsiderationSTAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Currently in the Senate. Last action: committee on health, education, labor, and pensions. hearings held on Mar 19, 2026.
- Senate Introduced in Senate Jul 30, 2025
- Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Jul 30, 2025
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Mar 19, 2026
Cosponsors
4
Subjects
Congressional oversightHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and fundingSex and reproductive healthWomen's health
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- [Hearings By (full committee), Mar 19, 2026]
- [Referred To, Jul 30, 2025]
Summary
Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025This bill authorizes grants to support early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are tumors in the wall of the uterus that are usually benign but can cause painful and heavy menstrual bleeding and other symptoms.The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to (1) conduct or support research on increasing early detection of and medical intervention for uterine fibroids, and (2) formulate strategies to increase early detection based on such research. Also, the bill authorizes HHS to provide grants to states to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids (e.g., screenings) and to carry out public awareness campaigns. Additionally, the bill authorizes HHS to provide grants to states for research relating to (1) disparities in pain management in uterine fibroid surgical treatment; or (2) uterine health conditions, as determined appropriate by HHS.HHS must report to Congress every two years on the activities funded by grants under the bill, including findings from the research conducted by states.
[Summary as of: Introduced in Senate]
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