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DemocratBill · H.R. 9273· House(119-HR-9273)

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education that receive grants under the Medical Student Education program to include training for medical students relating to menopause in the curriculums of such institutions, and for other purposes.

Rep. Foushee
Age: 70 years
North Carolina
Introduced
6/11/2026
Last activity
6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Valerie Foushee
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 9273 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set a condition for public institutions of higher education receiving grants under the Medical Student Education program. These institutions must include menopause training for medical students in their curriculums. The goal is to better prepare physicians across various specialties.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would women be better off under this?+8

    Directly improves the quality of medical care and physician knowledge regarding a critical phase of women's health.

  • Would people in middle age be better off under this?+4

    Positive impact for middle-aged women who are the primary demographic affected by menopause.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3

    Better training for physicians on menopause improves the quality and availability of specialized care for patients.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-1

    Imposes federal mandates on state-run public institutions of higher education.