Bill · H.R. 6897· House(119-HR-6897)
Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025 aims to advance research, awareness, and education regarding thyroid disease. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with conducting research into the root causes, diagnostic techniques, and treatments for thyroid disease and cancer. Additionally, the bill directs an analysis of research gaps and the disproportionate impacts of the disease on specific populations, particularly women. A public awareness campaign will be implemented to educate the public and health care providers. The Act requires several reports to be submitted to Congress and made publicly available. Funding is authorized through several specific appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this put more money into medical research?+7
The bill authorizes significant appropriations specifically for thyroid disease research and public awareness.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill provides authorized appropriations for medical research into the root causes and treatments of thyroid disease.
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly prioritizes the study of thyroid disease impacts on women and their reproductive health.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-1
The bill requires the Secretary to collect data from health plans and insurance issuers which necessitates strict privacy protections.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Medical Knowledge and Care: The bill directs research into investigating root causes, improving diagnostic techniques, developing better treatments, and enhancing care for thyroid cancer survivors (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Addressing Health Disparities: The Secretary is tasked with assessing and analyzing disparities in thyroid disease prevalence, detection, and treatment based on factors like race, ethnicity, sex, and insurance status (Section 2(a)(1)(F) and Section 3(a)(2)).
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Better Symptom Management: Research will be conducted to understand patient symptoms and design studies to improve how those symptoms are managed (Section 2(a)(1)(E)).
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Public Education: A public awareness campaign will help people recognize the signs and symptoms of thyroid disease and understand available treatment options (Section 4(a)).
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Improved Provider Training: Information will be shared with health care professionals to promote evidence-based care and address implicit bias in the provision of care (Section 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Privacy Risks: While the bill requires the Secretary to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individual patients, the process involves requesting data from group health plans, insurance issuers, and State Medicaid programs to assess barriers to treatment (Section 3(c) and Section 3(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+6Good For African Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Disability Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-1
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois