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US HB7417

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Beatty

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reauthorizes the WISEWOMAN program by amending Section 1509 of the Public Health Service Act to provide supplemental grants through the CDC to existing breast and cervical cancer screening grant recipients

  • Funds preventive health services including blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings, and health education for eligible women

  • Requires grantees to provide medical treatment referrals and appropriate follow-up services for women receiving screenings

  • Eligibility extends to women already receiving services under Section 1501 grants and other low-income women meeting criteria specified by the Secretary

  • Authorizes $250,000,000 in appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031

Legislative Description

Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026

Health

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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