Shontel Brown (D-OH)
Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 54 Democratic cosponsors · See all 54 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025," authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids. The Secretary is tasked with conducting or supporting research to create evidence-based strategies for early detection in healthcare settings. Grants may also be awarded to States to implement programs and public awareness campaigns. These State programs can fund activities such as screening procedures, patient navigation, and improving access to healthcare. Additionally, the Secretary may award grants for specific research, including studies on pain management disparities and other intrauterine conditions. Finally, the Act requires regular reports to be submitted to Congress regarding grant results and research developments.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
The bill directly addresses gynecological health issues that specifically affect women.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into medical research?
The act authorizes research into uterine fibroids, pain management disparities, and related intrauterine conditions.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill enhances healthcare access through grants for screening, patient navigation, and increased awareness of uterine fibroids.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased detection and intervention: The Secretary will conduct or support research to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Evidence-based strategies: The bill requires the creation of evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies to help increase early detection in healthcare settings (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Public awareness: States can use grants to develop and implement public awareness and education campaigns regarding uterine fibroids (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Improved screening and access: Grant funds can be used for screening procedures, including advanced gynecological imaging, patient navigation services, and facilitating access to healthcare settings (Section 3(b)).
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Support for vulnerable populations: The Secretary will give priority to States proposing programs in geographic areas with socially vulnerable populations that have an elevated risk of uterine fibroid development (Section 3(c)).
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Targeted research: Grants may be used for research into disparities in pain control and management during surgical treatment, as well as other intrauterine conditions like Asherman's Syndrome (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill directly addresses gynecological health issues that specifically affect women. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes vulnerable populations which often include low-income households.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The act authorizes research into uterine fibroids, pain management disparities, and related intrauterine conditions. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances healthcare access through grants for screening, patient navigation, and increased awareness of uterine fibroids.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — By targeting gynecological health issues specific to women, the bill supports gender-specific healthcare needs. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes research and programs in areas with socially vulnerable populations at higher risk for uterine fibroids.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes funding for research into uterine fibroids and related medical conditions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires periodic reports to be submitted to Congress and made available to the public.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/14/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 36 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
John MannionDemocrat · New York
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Luz RivasDemocrat · California
David ScottDemocrat · Georgia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia