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Men’s Health Awareness and Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5986| House 
| Updated: 11/16/2021
Donald M. Payne

Donald M. Payne

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (14)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act This bill establishes the Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and requires other activities to improve men's health in the United States. The office must support and promote men's health programs and initiatives, including by working with relevant federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs) and consulting with other HHS offices and agencies on activities related to men's health. HHS must issue associated guidance and recommendations on improving men's health outcomes that include short-term and long-term objectives for disease prevention, health promotion, and other areas of concern. The bill also requires studies and reports on men's health topics. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health must study men's use of health screenings and services, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of federal outreach related to men's health initiatives.
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Timeline
Nov 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • November 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

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Men’s Health Awareness and Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5986| House 
| Updated: 11/16/2021
Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act This bill establishes the Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and requires other activities to improve men's health in the United States. The office must support and promote men's health programs and initiatives, including by working with relevant federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs) and consulting with other HHS offices and agencies on activities related to men's health. HHS must issue associated guidance and recommendations on improving men's health outcomes that include short-term and long-term objectives for disease prevention, health promotion, and other areas of concern. The bill also requires studies and reports on men's health topics. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health must study men's use of health screenings and services, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of federal outreach related to men's health initiatives.
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Timeline
Nov 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • November 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Donald M. Payne

Donald M. Payne

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (14)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMental health