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Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025

4/16/2026, 7:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 2531

This bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, is focused on authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants aimed at enhancing early detection and intervention for uterine fibroids. The bill includes provisions to address this specific health concern and may entail specific actions or directives to facilitate its implementation.

Congressional Summary of S 2531

Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025

This bill authorizes grants to support early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are tumors in the wall of the uterus that are usually benign but can cause painful and heavy menstrual bleeding and other symptoms.

The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to (1) conduct or support research on increasing early detection of and medical intervention for uterine fibroids, and (2) formulate strategies to increase early detection based on such research. 

Also, the bill authorizes HHS to provide grants to states to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids (e.g., screenings) and to carry out public awareness campaigns. Additionally, the bill authorizes HHS to provide grants to states for research relating to (1) disparities in pain management in uterine fibroid surgical treatment; or (2) uterine health conditions, as determined appropriate by HHS.

HHS must report to Congress every two years on the activities funded by grants under the bill, including findings from the research conducted by states.

Current Status of Bill S 2531

Bill S 2531 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2025. Bill S 2531 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2025.  Bill S 2531's most recent activity was Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. as of March 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2531

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2531

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2531

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes.

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