What does RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO UTERINE FIBROIDS. of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand, intensify, and coordinate research programs related to uterine fibroids. Research activities will be carried out in coordination with the National Institutes of Health and other relevant federal agencies. The section authorizes appropriations of $30,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support these research efforts.

What does RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO MEDICAID COVERAGE OF UTERINE FIBROIDS of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary to establish or expand a research database to collect data on services furnished to individuals diagnosed with uterine fibroids under Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The database will collect data to assess the frequency of services provided for uterine fibroid treatment. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within two years of the Act's enactment detailing Federal and State expenditures for uterine fibroid treatment services under Medicaid and CHIP. The Secretary is required to coordinate the development and submission of this report with other relevant federal agencies.

What does EDUCATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Uterine Fibroids Public Education Program. The Secretary is directed to develop and disseminate information regarding uterine fibroids to the public. The information should cover awareness, incidence, and prevalence, particularly among minority individuals. The program will also address the elevated risk of uterine fibroids for minority individuals. Information on available treatment options, including non-hysterectomy treatments, is required. The Secretary can disseminate information directly or through partnerships with various organizations. Authorized appropriations are provided for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

What does INFORMATION TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WITH RESPECT TO UTERINE of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary to promote evidence-based care for individuals with uterine fibroids. The Secretary will collaborate with health care-related specialty societies and health systems in these efforts. Efforts must include outreach to minority individuals who have an elevated risk of developing uterine fibroids. The promotion of treatment options, including non-hysterectomy drugs and devices approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, is required. Appropriations are authorized for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

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Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To provide for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to uterine fibroids, noting their high prevalence among women of reproductive age. It highlights the significant morbidity and impact on quality of life caused by fibroids, including pelvic pain, menstrual bleeding, and infertility. The text indicates a lack of awareness and delayed diagnosis, with patients often seeing multiple healthcare providers before receiving treatment. People of color, particularly Black women, are disproportionately affected by fibroids, experiencing more severe symptoms and earlier onset. Current research and data are insufficient regarding the prevalence and incidence of fibroids in various populations, including Asian, Hispanic, and Black individuals. The section emphasizes a need for minimally invasive, fertility-friendly therapies and improved methods for predicting patient response to treatment. Symptomatic uterine fibroids are a leading cause of hysterectomies and hospitalizations, with Black women experiencing higher rates. The economic burden of uterine fibroids in the United States is substantial, with estimated costs ranging from $5.9 billion to $34.4 billion annually. Federal funding for uterine fibroid research is significantly underfunded compared to the disease's burden.

Q: What does DEFINITION. of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 do?

This section defines a term used within the Act. The term 'minority individuals' is defined as individuals who are members of a racial and ethnic minority group.

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 7/15/2025

Author: Yvette Clarke (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes $30 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to expand and coordinate federal research programs focused on uterine fibroids, conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and other agencies.
The bill mandates the creation of a research database to collect data on Medicaid and CHIP services related to uterine fibroid treatment, with a report to Congress detailing federal and state expenditures.
It establishes a Uterine Fibroids Public Education Program to raise awareness about the condition, particularly among minority individuals, and disseminate information on treatment options, including non-hysterectomy approaches.

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