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I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8247IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 6, 2024Ms. Brown (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Norton, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Trahan, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Frost, Ms. Stevens, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Strickland, Ms. Jacobs, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Jayapal, Ms. Plaskett, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Casar, Mrs. Foushee, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Carson, and Ms. Budzinski) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo 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.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2024.

2.

Research on uterine fibroid early detection and intervention

(a)

In general

The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this Act referred to as the Secretary) shall— (1)conduct or support research on increasing early detection of, and intervention for, uterine fibroids; and (2)based on the results of such research and other relevant information, formulate evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies to increase early detection in health care settings. (b)

Timeline

The Secretary shall finalize the evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies required by subsection (a)(2) as expeditiously as possible in order to make such strategies available to grantees under section 3 to implement such strategies pursuant to section 3(b)(3).

3.

Grants with respect to uterine fibroid early detection and intervention

(a)

In general

The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this Act referred to as the Secretary) may award grants to States for carrying out programs— (1)to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids; and (2)to develop and implement public awareness and education campaigns for the early detection and intervention of uterine fibroids. (b)

Use of funds

A State receiving a grant under this section may use the grant, with respect to increasing early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, for the following activities: (1)Screening procedures, including advanced gynecological imaging (including payment therefor). (2)Patient navigation services. (3)Implementation of evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies proven to increase early detection in health care settings. (4)Facilitating access to health care settings. (c)

Priority

In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to States proposing to carry out a program in a geographic areas in which there are socially vulnerable populations with elevated risk of uterine fibroid development.

4.

Research with respect to uterine fibroid early detection and intervention

The Secretary may award grants to conduct research, which may include clinical trials, related to— (1)disparities in pain control and management in uterine fibroid surgical treatment; or (2)Asherman’s Syndrome, intrauterine adhesions, and other intrauterine conditions as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

5.

Reports to Congress

(a)

Reports on grants

Not later 2 years after the initial award of grants under this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, and make publicly available on the appropriate website of the Department of Health and Human Services, a report summarizing the findings and results of programs and activities funded through grants under this Act. (b)

Report on research developments

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, and make publicly available on the appropriate website of the Department of Health and Human Services, a report outlining research developments and findings related to— (2)disparities in pain control and management in uterine fibroid surgical treatment; and (3)Asherman’s Syndrome, intrauterine adhesions, and other intrauterine conditions as determined appropriate by the Secretary.