Johanna’s Law Reauthorization Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5834

Johanna's Law Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and otherwise revises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national awareness campaign regarding gynecologic cancers.

The CDC must target specified populations of women at higher risk for gynecologic cancers in the campaign.

Additionally, the CDC may establish a grant program to evaluate different strategies to increase knowledge and awareness of gynecologic cancers among women and health care providers. In awarding these grants, the CDC must give preference to (1) grantees with expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or expertise in working with groups of women at increased risk of such cancers; and (2) projects that will establish links between health care providers, hospitals, insurance companies, and state health departments.

Current Status of Bill HR 5834

Bill HR 5834 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2023. Bill HR 5834 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2023.  Bill HR 5834's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5834

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5834

Primary Policy Focus

Health
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