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S.4397: Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2020
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2020
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 3, 2020
Bill Summary
Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2020 This bill directs specified components of the Department of Health and Human Services to take certain actions to address uterine fibroids (i.e., muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus and may cause pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and reproductive issues). Specifically, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), working through the Office of Research on Women's Health, must undertake...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 3, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Aug. 3, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) |