Patty Murray (D-WA)
Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 18 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
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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 is titled the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health Act. It focuses on improving menopause care and mid-life women's health through research, public health programs, and education. The legislation directs the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services to expand research activities regarding perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopausal conditions. It establishes public health promotion, awareness programs, and training initiatives for health professionals. The bill also creates Centers of Excellence in Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health and requires regular reporting to Congress. Furthermore, it authorizes specific appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these various programs and activities.
Yes· 3 of 18
- Scored +9
Would women be better off under this?
The entire act is dedicated to advancing the health, research, and care of women navigating menopause.
- Scored +8
Would people in middle age be better off under this?
The bill focuses specifically on improving health outcomes for women in the menopausal and mid-life stages.
- Scored +8
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill authorizes significant funding for NIH research into menopause and mid-life women's health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 allows the Director of NIH to award grants to eligible entities, such as teaching hospitals, universities, and small businesses, to support biomedical and public health research in developing new treatments and diagnostic testing for perimenopause and acute or chronic menopausal conditions. This could lead to better medical options for women experiencing these symptoms.
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Section 3 authorizes the Secretary to award grants to public health departments and educational entities to improve the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal symptoms. This helps expand access to quality care services and improves mid-life health outcomes for women.
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Section 4 directs the Secretary to develop a national awareness, education, and outreach program for patients, health care providers, and first responders regarding menopausal symptoms and mid-life women's health. This provision prioritizes populations in areas affected by known health disparities and barriers to care, including rural and underserved areas.
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Section 5 provides grants to train health professionals—including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and students—to improve care, treatment, and management services for perimenopause, menopausal symptoms, and related chronic conditions. This ensures that doctors and nurses are better prepared to help women during mid-life.
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Section 6 establishes Centers of Excellence in Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health to improve professional training resources and distribute evidence-based resources to health care providers and patients. This section prioritizes entities providing services in health professional shortage areas or to medically underserved populations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or adverse impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 entire act is dedicated to advancing the health, research, and care of women navigating menopause. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The bill focuses specifically on improving health outcomes for women in the menopausal and mid-life stages. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill explicitly prioritizes addressing health disparities and access issues in rural areas. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill encourages support for historically Black colleges and minority-serving institutions in health training. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Addressing menopause-related conditions can prevent adverse long-term health outcomes in aging populations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The focus on underserved and rural areas aims to improve care for populations with higher health barriers.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes significant funding for NIH research into menopause and mid-life women's health. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The act aims to improve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of menopausal symptoms through grants and Centers of Excellence. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill directs the Secretary to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for women experiencing menopausal symptoms.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The legislation specifically targets health gaps and resource needs unique to women in mid-life. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes research and care for underserved populations and historically Black colleges/universities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Addressing health disparities and workplace stressors may indirectly mitigate economic vulnerabilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides significant new funding for biomedical and clinical research via the NIH. Does this make college cost less? — The bill supports training programs and residencies within accredited medical and nursing schools.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill prioritizes expanding healthcare access and research in rural and underserved areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds training programs and research that may support healthcare-related job sectors. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in women's health can support workforce participation by addressing mid-life health challenges.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes a dashboard for reporting data on menopausal symptoms and health outcomes.
- 9/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
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