What does Preamble of SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to screening for type 1 diabetes, and for other purposes,' aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The bill's purpose is to establish a public awareness campaign concerning screening for type 1 diabetes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026 or the SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026.

What does TYPE 1 DIABETES SCREENING PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. of SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 317H of the Public Health Service Act to establish a Type 1 Diabetes Public Awareness Campaign. The Secretary, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is tasked with carrying out an evidence-based national campaign to increase awareness of type 1 diabetes detection, screening, and management. The campaign will include publicly accessible written materials, public service announcements disseminated through various media, and consultation with various organizations. The campaign must use evidence-based information and develop culturally and linguistically competent resources tailored to communities with significant increases in type 1 diabetes incidence. The Secretary will award grants to private, nonprofit entities and State, local, and Tribal public health departments to support the campaign and increase screening efforts. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment, assessing the campaign's activities and impact on type 1 diabetes detection, screening, and management.

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SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

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This bill establishes a national public awareness campaign to increase awareness of type 1 diabetes detection, screening, and management.
The bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to support screening efforts and culturally competent resources.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must report to Congress on the campaign's impact within one year of enactment.

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