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

This bill aims to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health.

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 preventing adverse health outcomes, addressing health disparities, and developing integrated care approaches. The NIH will award grants to various eligible entities, including accredited educational institutions, research institutions, and small businesses, to support research and innovation. The NIH Director is tasked with designating 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 activities related to the severity and duration of menopausal symptoms and related chronic conditions. The Secretary will also establish a dashboard for reporting data on menopausal symptoms and mid-life health outcomes. Research activities are authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with $25,000,000 authorized for each year.

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. The Secretary will also award grants to support care coordination and access to primary and specialty care services. Recommendations and best practices will be developed to increase access to mental and behavioral health care and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services for women experiencing these life stages. The Secretary is tasked with developing recommendations to reduce health disparities, improve access to care, and provide patient-centered counseling. The Department of Health and Human Services will conduct outreach to healthcare providers, assess the safety and effectiveness of new treatments, and support privacy protections for patients. The section authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 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 establishes a national awareness, education, and outreach program on menopause and mid-life women's health. The program aims to disseminate educational materials and provide technical assistance for health care providers and patients. The program will help identify risk factors and prevent injury and adverse health outcomes among mid-life women with menopausal symptoms. Outreach activities will include evidence-based information and be culturally appropriate for Indian Tribes. A website will be developed to provide educational materials for health care providers, patients, and caregivers.

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 is authorized to award grants to eligible entities to develop, establish, or expand training programs for various health professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and students. Eligible entities include accredited schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as hospitals, residency programs, and related training programs. The Secretary is also directed to expand outreach activities and establish new training opportunities to address barriers to access to women's health services. The Secretary must coordinate these activities with existing Department of Health and Human Services programs. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section.

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 professional training resources for healthcare providers on mid-life women's health. Eligible entities must be accredited, demonstrate community engagement, and submit an application to the Secretary. 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 annual reports to specified congressional committees, starting two years after enactment. Reports must describe progress of activities carried out under the Act and its amendments. The reports must include information on federal research activities related to perimenopause, menopause, and mid-life women's health, including data gaps and barriers to research and treatment. The reports must also address barriers to healthcare access for women in rural and underserved areas, and barriers to training for healthcare providers. The Secretary must provide recommendations and best practices for healthcare providers and public health departments to improve care and awareness. A separate report on health disparities, barriers to access, and treatment services related to perimenopause and menopause is required within two years of enactment. The Secretary may include additional information about related federal activities. 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?

The Secretary of Health and Human Services coordinates activities under this Act. Coordination involves existing Federal efforts on menopausal symptoms and public health promotion. Other Federal departments and agencies are involved in the coordination, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.

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

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Patty Murray (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes research programs within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to better understand perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, with $25 million authorized annually from 2027-2031.
The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand public health promotion and prevention activities related to menopause, including grants for early detection and care coordination, authorized at $10 million annually from 2027-2031.
It creates a national awareness, education, and outreach program on menopause and mid-life women's health, including a dedicated website for educational materials.
The bill authorizes grant programs to improve training for healthcare professionals on menopause care and related chronic conditions, with $10 million authorized annually from 2027-2031.
It establishes Centers of Excellence in Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health to improve training resources and distribute evidence-based information, prioritizing underserved areas.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 9090(In Committee)Official page

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