Bill · S. 5113· Senate(119-S-5113)
State of Men’s Health Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The State of Men's Health Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to address rising health risks among men. It requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study and submit a report on the state of men's health within one year. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of an Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services within 18 months. This new office will focus on promoting awareness, education, and screening programs for various health issues. The office must also maintain a database of best practices and clinical research. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress regarding the office's activities and findings.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would men be better off under this?+5
The bill establishes a dedicated office and study to specifically improve health outcomes and awareness for men.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill highlights the need for mental health and suicide prevention support specifically for veterans.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The bill mandates an office to coordinate mental health screening programs for men at increased risk.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Health Awareness and Prevention: The bill aims to increase education regarding early detection of issues like cardiovascular disease, mental health, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, and various cancers (Section 2, Finding 5).
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Targeted Support for High-Risk Conditions: The Office of Men's Health will assist in coordinating public awareness and screening programs for specific risks such as colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, and high cholesterol (Section 4, subsection c, 2).
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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Focus: The findings highlight the need for concern regarding the mental and emotional well-being of military men, veterans, and the high rate of male suicide (Section 2, Findings 6 and 8).
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Addressing Economic and Social Stability: By addressing premature death and disability, the bill seeks to mitigate the high costs absorbed by governments and the loss of stable family structures (Section 2, Findings 3 and 17).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No New Funding Authorized: The bill explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized for the GAO study or the establishment of the Office of Men's Health; instead, funds must be drawn from other existing provisions of law (Section 3, subsection c; Section 4, subsection e).
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 Men+5Good For Veterans+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Children+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 7/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas