Bill · H.R. 6682· House(119-HR-6682)
Endometriosis CARE Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 27 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Endometriosis CARE Act aims to advance research, increase awareness, and provide support for those suffering from endometriosis. The bill directs the NIH to conduct research and potentially develop an internet clearinghouse for treatment information. It also tasks the Secretary with analyzing barriers to accessing treatment, such as transportation and healthcare shortages. Additionally, the bill mandates public education programs and the dissemination of information to healthcare providers. Finally, it calls for a study by the National Academies to examine disparities in endometriosis care.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets endometriosis, a condition that primarily affects women, through increased research, awareness, and treatment analysis.
Does this put more money into medical research?+7
The bill authorizes significant appropriations for NIH to conduct research, data collection, and surveillance related to endometriosis.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill provides dedicated funding for the NIH to conduct research and establish an internet clearinghouse for medical information.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Research and Treatment Options: The Director of NIH may conduct or support research to improve treatment options and develop a cure for endometriosis (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph 2, subparagraph A).
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Easier Access to Information: The bill allows for the establishment of an internet clearinghouse to catalog existing research and treatment options for patients and health care professionals (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
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Addressing Barriers to Care: The Secretary is tasked with analyzing barriers people face when trying to access treatments, such as transportation issues or healthcare professional shortages (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Public Awareness and Support: The Secretary will develop a public education program that includes information on the prevalence of the disease, mental health impacts, and available treatment options (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Better Healthcare Provider Knowledge: Information will be shared with health care professionals to promote evidence-based care, including better methods for detecting, diagnosing, and communicating with patients (Section 3, subsection d, paragraph 1).
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Focus on Disparities: The National Academies will conduct a study to assess how prevalence, detection, and treatment outcomes differ based on race, ethnicity, geography, and other factors (Section 3, subsection e, paragraph 2, subparagraph A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Data Collection Requirements for Insurers: Group health plans or issuers of insurance coverage may be required to provide information to help assess barriers to treatment, such as lack of coverage or cost-sharing requirements (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 3, subparagraph A).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+7Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Disability Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 21 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
David ScottDemocrat · Georgia
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois
Juan VargasDemocrat · California
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey