Bills · HR 5239
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5239Health
Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 9· LAST ACTION SEP 9
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because endometrial cancer, unlike many other cancers, is becoming more common, and there are significant differences in how it affects different groups of women. African-American women, in particular, face higher mortality rates, even though they may be diagnosed less often than non-Hispanic White women. Currently, the reasons for these disparities are not fully understood.
If this bill becomes law, it would ensure dedicated funding and focus on researching these disparities and educating the public, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, and better outcomes for all women, especially those in at-risk minority groups. If it doesn't pass, current efforts might continue without the focused attention and funding needed to tackle the increasing incidence and persistent racial disparities in endometrial cancer outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) must expand and coordinate research programs on endometrial cancer.
This provision aims to increase scientific understanding of endometrial cancer, potentially leading to better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment methods.
PROVISION 02
The NIH must ensure African-American women are appropriately represented in endometrial cancer clinical trials.
This addresses a critical health disparity, ensuring that research findings are relevant and effective for a demographic with higher mortality rates.
PROVISION 03
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will create and disseminate public educational materials about endometrial cancer.
This increases public awareness of the cancer, its risk factors, and treatment options, which can lead to earlier detection and better health outcomes.
PROVISION 04
The CDC's educational materials must include resources specifically targeted toward African-American women.
This provision directly addresses the higher mortality rates and unique challenges faced by African-American women regarding endometrial cancer.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 22%
DEM 8 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 9
Introduced in House
SEP 9
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5239
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 9, 2025
Last actionSep 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 9, 2025
House BillHR 5239Health
Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 9, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
