H.R. 5986 · 117th Congress · House

Men’s Health Awareness and Improvement Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Nov 16, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act

This bill establishes the Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and requires other activities to improve men's health in the United States.

The office must support and promote men's health programs and initiatives, including by working with relevant federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs) and consulting with other HHS offices and agencies on activities related to men's health. HHS must issue associated guidance and recommendations on improving men's health outcomes that include short-term and long-term objectives for disease prevention, health promotion, and other areas of concern.

The bill also requires studies and reports on men's health topics. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health must study men's use of health screenings and services, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of federal outreach related to men's health initiatives.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. NOV 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. NOV 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. NOV 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committees

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 16, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Nov 16, 2021

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