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To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Johanna's Law, and for other purposes.
12/31/2022, 5:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4412
The bill includes provisions to fund public awareness campaigns, educational programs, and research initiatives related to gynecologic cancers. It also seeks to improve access to screening and early detection services for women at risk of these types of cancer.
Additionally, the legislation includes measures to support survivors of gynecologic cancers and their families, including access to support services and resources for coping with the physical and emotional challenges of cancer treatment. Overall, Bill 117 hr 4412 aims to continue the important work of Johanna's Law in raising awareness about gynecologic cancers and improving outcomes for women affected by these diseases.
Congressional Summary of HR 4412
This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 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.
