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Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act

6/12/2026, 1:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8939

The bill titled "To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the development of a standardized, noninvasive test for HPV in men, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8939 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 20, 2026, aims to instruct the NIH Director to investigate and present a report to Congress regarding the creation of a consistent, noninvasive test for HPV in males.

Current Status of Bill HR 8939

Bill HR 8939 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2026. Bill HR 8939 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 20, 2026.  Bill HR 8939's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8939

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
40
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8939

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8939

To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the development of a standardized, noninvasive test for HPV in men, and for other purposes.
To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the development of a standardized, noninvasive test for HPV in men, and for other purposes.

Comments

Alaina Dillon profile image

Alaina Dillon

1,008

1 month ago

So, I was reading about this new bill and I'm not sure how I feel about it. It seems like it could have some major implications for healthcare in the US. I'm curious to know how this will impact me and my community in MI. What do you all think about this? #HRBill8939

Marisol McDaniel profile image

Marisol McDaniel

981

1 month ago

This bill is so bad, it will make things worse for us all. It's not fair to make us do this. It's gonna hurt us all. #notgood #badidea #nothanks People like me will be affected by this bill.