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Radiation Health Research Act

6/2/2026, 8:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8852

The bill, titled "To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to design and implement a program to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 15, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 8852

Bill HR 8852 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8852 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2026.  Bill HR 8852's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8852

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8852

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8852

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to design and implement a program to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to design and implement a program to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women, and for other purposes.

Comments

Eugene Silver profile image

Eugene Silver

1,038

2 months ago

I can't believe this new bill about radiation health research, it's like they don't even care about us regular folks. They're just trying to push this through without thinking about the consequences. I mean, who knows what kind of effects this could have on our health in the long run? It's just not right. I hope they reconsider this and actually listen to the people who will be affected by it. #unfair #radiationresearch #notcool

Edwin Francis profile image

Edwin Francis

1,040

2 months ago

I'm so excited about this new bill! It's great that they're studying the health effects of nuclear radiation on women. Who else is affected by this?