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US SB3944
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Alsobrooks
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AI Summary
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Reauthorizes the WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation) program by amending Section 1509 of the Public Health Service Act
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Authorizes $250,000,000 in funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for supplemental grants to provide preventive health services to women
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Covers screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and other cardiovascular risk factors, plus evidence-based health education to improve measurable health outcomes like diabetes management
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Expands eligibility to include women receiving breast and cervical cancer screenings under Section 1501 grants, as well as other high-risk women meeting Secretary-specified criteria
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Requires GAO to report to Congress by September 30, 2027 on program effectiveness, including estimates of eligible individuals, service trends, access barriers, and cost-effectiveness analysis
Legislative Description
Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2/26/2026