This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to implement a national, evidence-based public awareness campaign focused on type 1 diabetes. The campaign aims to enhance awareness and knowledge among both healthcare providers and the general public regarding the disease's detection, screening, and management. It will involve creating and maintaining publicly accessible written materials detailing early symptoms, warning signs, screening availability, and the benefits of early screening. A key component includes developing and issuing public service announcements through various media, such as social media, television, and radio, utilizing recognized trusted figures. The Secretary is also mandated to consult with a broad range of stakeholders, including healthcare provider associations, nonprofit organizations, public health departments, and educational institutions, to gather advice for policy and program development. The campaign emphasizes the creation of culturally and linguistically competent resources , specifically tailored for communities experiencing significant increases in type 1 diabetes incidence. To facilitate the campaign, the Secretary is authorized to award grants and cooperative agreements to experienced private, nonprofit entities for campaign implementation. Additionally, grants will be provided to State, local, and Tribal public health departments to engage communities and healthcare providers, aiming to increase type 1 diabetes screening and disseminate information on local screening access. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these initiatives, and requires a report to Congress within one year on the campaign's impact.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026
USA119th CongressS-4612| Senate
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to implement a national, evidence-based public awareness campaign focused on type 1 diabetes. The campaign aims to enhance awareness and knowledge among both healthcare providers and the general public regarding the disease's detection, screening, and management. It will involve creating and maintaining publicly accessible written materials detailing early symptoms, warning signs, screening availability, and the benefits of early screening. A key component includes developing and issuing public service announcements through various media, such as social media, television, and radio, utilizing recognized trusted figures. The Secretary is also mandated to consult with a broad range of stakeholders, including healthcare provider associations, nonprofit organizations, public health departments, and educational institutions, to gather advice for policy and program development. The campaign emphasizes the creation of culturally and linguistically competent resources , specifically tailored for communities experiencing significant increases in type 1 diabetes incidence. To facilitate the campaign, the Secretary is authorized to award grants and cooperative agreements to experienced private, nonprofit entities for campaign implementation. Additionally, grants will be provided to State, local, and Tribal public health departments to engage communities and healthcare providers, aiming to increase type 1 diabetes screening and disseminate information on local screening access. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these initiatives, and requires a report to Congress within one year on the campaign's impact.