What does Preamble of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.'

What does RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO MENOPAUSE AND MID-LIFE WOMEN'S HEALTH. of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish research programs focused on menopause and mid-life women's health. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is directed to coordinate and expand research activities to understand the impact of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause on women's health. Research will focus on prevention of adverse health outcomes, addressing health disparities, and developing integrated care approaches. The NIH is authorized to award grants to various eligible entities, including accredited educational institutions, research institutions, and small businesses. The NIH Director will designate new categories in the Research, Condition, and Disease Categorization to analyze and coordinate research on menopausal conditions. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to expand research on the severity and duration of menopausal symptoms and related chronic conditions. The Secretary will establish a dashboard to report data on menopausal symptoms and mid-life health outcomes. Research will also focus on workplace stressors related to menopausal symptoms and the development of public health interventions. Interagency research initiatives are encouraged to address menopausal symptoms.

What does PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION. of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish Part X, focused on activities to promote mid-life women's health. The Secretary is directed to expand public health promotion and prevention activities related to perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women's health symptoms and chronic conditions. Grants will be awarded to eligible entities, including state and local health departments and accredited health education institutions, to improve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of related symptoms. Grants are also authorized to support care coordination and care planning activities to expand access to quality care. The Secretary will develop recommendations and best practices to increase access to mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services for women experiencing these life stages. Recommendations and best practices will also be developed to reduce health disparities, improve access to care, and provide patient-centered counseling and treatment. The Secretary will conduct outreach to healthcare providers, assess the safety and effectiveness of new treatments, and support privacy protections for patients. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these activities.

What does PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH PROGRAM ON of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a Public Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Program on Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health. The Secretary is directed to develop and implement a national program focused on menopausal symptoms, mid-life women's health, and related care, treatment, and preventive services. The program aims to disseminate educational materials and technical assistance to healthcare providers and patients regarding perimenopause and menopause care. The program will help providers identify risk factors and prevent adverse health outcomes among mid-life women experiencing menopausal symptoms. Outreach activities must include evidence-based information and be culturally appropriate, particularly for Indian Tribes. State, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments will have opportunities to customize outreach materials. The Secretary is required to prioritize outreach to populations in areas with health disparities and barriers to care. The Secretary must coordinate the program with existing Department of Health and Human Services initiatives. A website will be developed to provide accessible educational materials on perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, and mid-life women's health. The program is authorized to receive $10,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.

What does TRAINING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE CARE AND TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSAL of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs focused on improving care and treatment of perimenopause, menopausal symptoms, and related chronic conditions affecting women in mid-life. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to award grants to eligible entities, such as accredited schools and hospitals, to develop, establish, or expand training programs. Eligible training programs can include residency programs, fellowships, and other clinical training for various healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and students. The Secretary is also directed to expand outreach activities and create new training opportunities to improve access to women's health services. The Secretary must coordinate these efforts with existing Department of Health and Human Services programs. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these provisions.

What does CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE IN MENOPAUSE CAUSE AND MID-LIFE WOMEN'S of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish Centers of Excellence in Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will designate eligible entities as Centers of Excellence and award grants to improve training resources for healthcare providers on mid-life women's health. Eligible entities must be accredited or deemed appropriate by the Secretary, demonstrate community engagement, and submit an application. Awarded entities will develop and distribute evidence-based resources to healthcare providers, patients, and public health departments regarding perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. The Secretary must consider regional differences and ensure equitable geographic distribution of grants between rural and urban areas. Priority will be given to entities serving health professional shortage areas or medically underserved populations. Entities receiving awards must submit annual reports, and the Secretary will evaluate these projects and report findings. The section authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these provisions.

What does REPORTING REQUIREMENT. of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This section establishes a reporting requirement for the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Secretary must submit a report to specified congressional committees within two years of the Act's enactment, and annually thereafter. The report must describe the progress of activities carried out under the Act and its amendments. The report must include information on federal research activities related to perimenopause, menopause, and mid-life women's health, including data gaps and barriers to research, diagnostic testing, and treatments. The report must also address barriers to healthcare and training opportunities for providers serving women in rural and underserved areas. The report should contain recommendations and best practices for healthcare providers and public health departments to improve care and increase public awareness. A separate report on health disparities, barriers to access to care, and management/treatment services for women experiencing perimenopause and menopausal symptoms is also required. The Secretary can include additional information about related federal activities as deemed appropriate. The section authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these reporting requirements.

What does COORDINATION. of Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate activities carried out under this Act. Coordination should include amendments made by this Act. The coordination extends to existing Federal efforts related to menopausal symptoms, mid-life women's health, aging, or public health promotion. Relevant Federal departments and agencies to be coordinated with include the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and other agencies as appropriate.

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Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Yvette Clarke (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes research programs within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand understanding of menopause and mid-life women’s health, including symptom severity, health disparities, and workplace stressors.
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand public health promotion and prevention activities related to perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, with $10 million annually authorized from 2027-2031.
It creates a national Public Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Program on Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health, aiming to disseminate educational materials and technical assistance, with $10 million annually authorized from 2027-2031.
The bill authorizes grant programs to improve training for healthcare professionals on menopause care and treatment, including residency programs and fellowships, with $10 million annually authorized from 2027-2031.
It establishes Centers of Excellence in Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health to improve training resources for healthcare providers and distribute evidence-based resources, prioritizing underserved areas.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4503(In Committee)Official page

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