Bill · S. 4612· Senate(119-S-4612)
SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC, to launch a national awareness campaign focused on type 1 diabetes. The campaign will focus on detection, screening, and management of the condition. It requires the creation of written materials and public service announcements to educate the public and healthcare providers. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants to help implement these strategies and increase local screening access.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill targets the development of resources for pediatric health care providers and schools to manage type 1 diabetes.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill funds a national campaign and local grants to increase access to type 1 diabetes screenings.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill includes provisions for culturally and linguistically competent resources to help communities access screenings.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Knowledge: The national campaign is designed to increase awareness and knowledge for both the public and healthcare providers regarding type 1 diabetes detection, screening, and management (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Access to Information: The Secretary must maintain a supply of written materials that provide information on early symptoms, warning signs, the availability of screenings, the benefits of screening, and training for those newly diagnosed (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Targeted Outreach: The campaign will develop culturally and linguistically competent resources tailored to communities that have seen the largest increases in type 1 diabetes incidence (Section 2(a)(5)(A)(ii)).
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Educational Public Service Announcements: The Secretary will issue public service announcements through various media, including social media, television, and radio, to educate the public on early detection and the importance of screening (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Local Screening Support: Grants will be awarded to State, local, and Tribal public health departments to develop strategies to increase screening and provide information on how to access screenings locally (Section 2(a)(5)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 Children+6Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia