Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced
Summary
Would expand federal research on uterine fibroids and increase public and provider education. The bill would direct HHS to intensify and coordinate NIH-led research, build a Medicaid and CHIP data resource, and push public and clinician outreach about treatment options and elevated risk for minority individuals.
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- Families and patients: Would fund a public education program with information on awareness, incidence, higher risk for minority individuals, and available treatments including non-hysterectomy options.
- Researchers and agencies: Would expand and coordinate federally funded research through NIH and other agencies and authorizes $30.0 million per year for fiscal years 2026-2030 to support that research.
- Medicaid, CHIP, and policymakers: Would create or expand a research database tracking services for people diagnosed with fibroids under Medicaid and CHIP and require a report to Congress within two years on federal and state spending for those services.
*Would increase federal spending by authorizing $30.0 million per year for 2026-2030 and additional unspecified funds for education and provider outreach.*
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More federal research on fibroids
If enacted, the government would fund $30 million each year from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to expand research on uterine fibroids. HHS and NIH would coordinate the work across federal agencies. This could lead to better diagnosis and treatments over time.
New Medicaid and CHIP fibroids database
If enacted, HHS would create or expand a database to track services for people with uterine fibroids in Medicaid and CHIP. It would measure how often care is given to help guide policy and research. The Secretary would also report to Congress within two years on Medicaid and CHIP spending for fibroid treatment.
Public education on uterine fibroids
If enacted, HHS would run a public education effort on uterine fibroids from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It would explain risks, including higher risk for some minority groups, and treatment options, including non‑hysterectomy choices. HHS could partner with nonprofits, schools, and health groups. Congress would authorize money as needed each year.
Teach providers about fibroid care options
If enacted, HHS would work with medical societies and health systems from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to promote evidence-based fibroid care. Providers would get information on the full range of treatments, including non-hysterectomy drugs and devices. Efforts would focus on people at higher risk, including minority groups. Congress would authorize money as needed each year.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
OH • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
IL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Scott, David
GA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sewell
AL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
NC • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
McClellan
VA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]
LA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Trahan
MA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Johnson (GA)
GA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Peters
CA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
AZ • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
MI • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
FL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Thompson (MS)
MS • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
OR • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
NJ • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
NY • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Wilson (FL)
FL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]
PA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Simon
CA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
FL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Craig
MN • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
AL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Adams
NC • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Khanna
CA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
NY • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
IL • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
TX • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
HI • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Mannion
NY • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
MA • D
Sponsored 7/16/2025
Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]
NY • D
Sponsored 7/16/2025
Davis (NC)
NC • D
Sponsored 7/16/2025
Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
WA • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Cohen
TN • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Fletcher
TX • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
NV • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
IL • D
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/15/2025
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Sponsored 9/10/2025
Casten
IL • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
MA • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Bishop
GA • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
CA • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
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