A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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
The State of Men's Health Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to address rising health risks among men. It requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study and submit a report on the state of men's health within one year. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of an Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services within 18 months. This new office will focus on promoting awareness, education, and screening programs for various health issues. The office must also maintain a database of best practices and clinical research. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress regarding the office's activities and findings.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Would men be better off under this?
The bill establishes a dedicated office and study to specifically improve health outcomes and awareness for men.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill highlights the need for mental health and suicide prevention support specifically for veterans.
- Scored +3
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill mandates an office to coordinate mental health screening programs for men at increased risk.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Health Awareness and Prevention: The bill aims to increase education regarding early detection of issues like cardiovascular disease, mental health, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, and various cancers (Section 2, Finding 5).
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Targeted Support for High-Risk Conditions: The Office of Men's Health will assist in coordinating public awareness and screening programs for specific risks such as colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, and high cholesterol (Section 4, subsection c, 2).
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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Focus: The findings highlight the need for concern regarding the mental and emotional well-being of military men, veterans, and the high rate of male suicide (Section 2, Findings 6 and 8).
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Addressing Economic and Social Stability: By addressing premature death and disability, the bill seeks to mitigate the high costs absorbed by governments and the loss of stable family structures (Section 2, Findings 3 and 17).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No New Funding Authorized: The bill explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized for the GAO study or the establishment of the Office of Men's Health; instead, funds must be drawn from other existing provisions of law (Section 3, subsection c; Section 4, subsection e).
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 men be better off under this? — The bill establishes a dedicated office and study to specifically improve health outcomes and awareness for men. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill highlights the need for mental health and suicide prevention support specifically for veterans. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill acknowledges the higher risk of prostate cancer among African-American men and directs the office to address health disparities. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The focus on screening for chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes can improve health outcomes in older age. Would children be better off under this? — The bill notes that healthy fathers serve as role models and prevent the instability caused by premature death.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill establishes an Office of Men's Health to promote awareness and preventive screening programs. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill mandates an office to coordinate mental health screening programs for men at increased risk.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill suggests that improving men's health could mitigate the high costs of premature death and disability to the economy.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill specifically addresses the mental health and well-being of veterans as a priority for the new office.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill aims to reduce premature death and disability which can lead to family economic instability.
- 7/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor 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.
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas