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Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4396| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
Yvette D. Clarke

Yvette D. Clarke

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (38)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025," mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake a comprehensive study. This study, conducted in coordination with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Director of the National Institutes of Health, will investigate the potential link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer . A key focus of the research is to understand the increased incidence of this cancer among women of color . The study is required to review existing findings, consider impacts across all racial and ethnic backgrounds, and disaggregate results based on whether hair straighteners contain dyes, bleach, highlights, or perms. A crucial objective is to determine if the Food and Drug Administration should implement additional testing requirements for manufacturers of these products to ensure their safety. The Secretary must submit a methodology description within 45 days, commence the study within 180 days, and provide a full report on the findings within two years of the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9782
Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2024
Jul 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2285
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9782
    Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2024


  • July 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2285
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2285: Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025

Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4396| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
This legislation, titled the "Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025," mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake a comprehensive study. This study, conducted in coordination with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Director of the National Institutes of Health, will investigate the potential link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer . A key focus of the research is to understand the increased incidence of this cancer among women of color . The study is required to review existing findings, consider impacts across all racial and ethnic backgrounds, and disaggregate results based on whether hair straighteners contain dyes, bleach, highlights, or perms. A crucial objective is to determine if the Food and Drug Administration should implement additional testing requirements for manufacturers of these products to ensure their safety. The Secretary must submit a methodology description within 45 days, commence the study within 180 days, and provide a full report on the findings within two years of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9782
Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2024
Jul 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2285
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9782
    Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2024


  • July 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2285
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Yvette D. Clarke

Yvette D. Clarke

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (38)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2285: Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted