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A bill to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.

5/3/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4246

Bill 118 s 4246, also known as the Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health Act, aims to address the lack of attention and resources dedicated to menopause care and women's health during mid-life. The bill seeks to improve the quality of care and support available to women experiencing menopause and other health issues related to aging.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a task force to study and make recommendations on improving menopause care and mid-life women's health. This task force will be composed of experts in women's health, menopause, and aging. 2. Increasing funding for research on menopause and mid-life women's health. This will help to better understand the unique health needs of women during this stage of life and develop more effective treatments and interventions. 3. Improving access to information and resources on menopause and mid-life women's health for both healthcare providers and patients. This will help to ensure that women receive accurate and up-to-date information about their health and treatment options. 4. Promoting education and training for healthcare providers on menopause care and mid-life women's health. This will help to ensure that healthcare providers are equipped to provide high-quality care to women experiencing menopause and other age-related health issues. Overall, Bill 118 s 4246 aims to address the gaps in care and support for women during menopause and mid-life, and to improve the overall health and well-being of women as they age.

Current Status of Bill S 4246

Bill S 4246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2024. Bill S 4246 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 2, 2024.  Bill S 4246's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4246

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
24
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4246

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4246

A bill to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.
A bill to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.

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