Bill · H.R. 5239· House(119-HR-5239)
Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/9/2025
- Last activity
- 9/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- David Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025 focuses on expanding research, education, and public awareness regarding endometrial cancer. The bill requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health to expand and coordinate programs related to endometrial cancer research and communication. It mandates that African-American women be represented in clinical trials in appropriate proportion to their incidence rates of the cancer. Additionally, the legislation directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop and disseminate public educational materials, including items specifically targeted toward African-American women.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
The legislation directly targets health disparities by ensuring appropriate clinical trial representation and educational outreach for African-American women experiencing high mortality rates.
Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits women by expanding research, clinical trial inclusion, and public awareness campaigns specifically centered on endometrial cancer.
Does this put more money into medical research?+7
The bill authorizes funding and directs the NIH to expand and coordinate programs specifically focused on endometrial cancer research.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under section 409K(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act, added by Section 3 of the bill, the Director of the NIH is required to expand, intensify, and coordinate programs to conduct and support research regarding endometrial cancer. This could benefit individuals by leading to a better understanding and improved treatments for the disease.
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Under section 409K(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, added by Section 3 of the bill, the NIH must ensure that African-American women are represented in clinical trials for endometrial cancer in appropriate proportion to their incidence rates. This ensures that medical research directly addresses the specific populations facing high mortality and aggressive diagnosis rates.
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Under section 399V-8(a) and (b) of the Public Health Service Act, added by Section 3 of the bill, the CDC is required to develop and disseminate public informational materials on endometrial cancer, risk factors, increased risks for ethnic minorities, and treatments, including materials targeted toward African-American women. This provision helps educate the public and specific communities about health risks and available care.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or adverse impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+8Good For Women+8Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Gender Equality+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Mike JohnsonRepublican · Louisiana
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan