What does Preamble of Radiation Health Research Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It directs the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a program. The program's purpose is to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Radiation Health Research Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Radiation Health Research Act.

What does HEALTH EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR RADIATION ON WOMEN. of Radiation Health Research Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a program to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women. The Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is tasked with designing and implementing this program, subject to appropriations. The program must specifically examine the health effects on pregnant women, adolescent girls, and pre-adolescent girls. Longitudinal monitoring of participants is required for at least 10 years. The program should encourage collaborative, interagency, multidisciplinary, and innovative research. Methodology and scope must align with the best available scientific evidence. The program must protect the privacy rights of participants through confidential practices. The Director must consult with various federal agencies and stakeholders during program implementation. Annual reports summarizing program results, research status, and recommendations for a national strategy will be submitted to Congress.

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Radiation Health Research Act

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Michael Lawler (R-NY)

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This bill establishes a program within the National Institutes of Health to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women, including pregnant women, adolescent girls, and pre-adolescent girls.
The program mandates longitudinal monitoring of participants for at least 10 years and requires adherence to best available scientific evidence.
The Director of NIH must submit annual reports to Congress summarizing program results, research status, and recommendations for a national strategy.

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