Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9090
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-07T08:05:28Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation establishes federal initiatives to enhance research, education, prevention, training, and care coordination for perimenopause, menopause, postmenopausal symptoms, and related mid-life women's health conditions.
Key Provisions
- Research Expansion: Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to coordinate and fund studies on menopausal symptoms (such as vasomotor issues, osteoporosis, mental health conditions, and cardiovascular risks), health disparities (including rural-urban differences), and integrated care approaches. It also requires new research categories in the Research, Condition, and Disease Categorization system and expands public health data collection via a dashboard.
- Public Health Promotion: Creates grants for early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination; develops best practices for mental health, substance use prevention, and reducing disparities; and supports oversight of new treatments, including those using artificial intelligence.
- Awareness and Education: Establishes a national outreach program with culturally appropriate materials, online resources, and customization options for state and tribal health departments, prioritizing underserved areas.
- Training Programs: Authorizes grants for medical, nursing, pharmacy, and related residency programs to improve provider skills in managing menopausal symptoms.
- Centers of Excellence: Designates and funds entities to develop evidence-based resources, with requirements for community partnerships and equitable geographic distribution (rural-urban balance).
- Reporting and Coordination: Mandates annual reports to Congress on research gaps, barriers to care, and recommendations; requires interagency coordination with the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill adds new sections to the Public Health Service Act (e.g., sections 404P, 310C, 399PP, 399PP-1, 399PP-2, and 758) focused exclusively on menopause and mid-life women's health. It introduces dedicated grant programs, a public data dashboard, and mandatory reporting not previously required under these titles.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Increases responsibilities and funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), NIH, and related offices for research, grants, and program evaluation through fiscal year 2031.
- Citizens: Improves access to care, awareness, and preventive services for mid-life women, particularly those in rural or underserved areas, while addressing barriers like health disparities.
- No notable effects on international relations are specified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Mid-life women experiencing perimenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal symptoms.
- Health care providers, including physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and trainees.
- Public health departments at state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.
- Research institutions, academic medical centers, and community health organizations.
- Federal agencies involved in health research and delivery.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill emphasizes equitable access and disparity reduction without altering constitutional frameworks. It relies on existing HHS authority under the Public Health Service Act and includes authorizations for appropriations totaling tens of millions annually, subject to congressional approval. Reporting requirements enhance oversight but impose new administrative duties on the Secretary of HHS.
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Sponsor
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Cosponsors (7)
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (24 pages)