United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 6743 — WARM Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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Summary

To amend the Public Health Service Act to include public awareness about menopause and related chronic conditions, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

2 sections in 1 law

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Public health service · 42 U.S.C. ch. 6A 1 section Amends the act as a whole
  • § 247b Project grants for preventive health services Amends

    42 U.S.C. § 247b

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    (a) Grant authority The Secretary may make grants to States, and in consultation with State health authorities, to political subdivisions of States and to other public entities to assist them in meeting the costs of establishing and maintaining preventive health service programs. (b) Application No grant may be made under section (a) 1 unless an application therefor has been submitted to, and approved by, the Secretary. Such an application shall be in such form and be submitted in such manner as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe and shall provide— (1) a complete description of the type and extent of the program for which the applicant is seeking a grant under subsection (a); (2) with respect to each such program (A) the amount of Federal, State, and other funds obligated by the applicant in its latest annual accounting period for the provision of such program, (B) a description of the services provided by the applicant in such program in such period, (C) the amount of Federal funds needed by the applicant to continue providing such services in such program, and (D) if the applicant proposes changes in the provision of the services in such program, the priorities of such proposed changes, reasons for such changes, and the amount of Federal funds needed by the applicant to make such changes; (3) assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the program which will be provided with funds under a grant under subsection (a) will be provided in a manner consistent with the State health plan in effect under section 300m–3(c) 2 of this title and in those cases where the applicant is a State, that such program will be provided, where appropriate, in a manner consistent with any plans in effect under an application approved under section 247 2 of this title; (4) assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the applicant will provide for such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as the Secretary by regulation prescribes to assure the proper disbursement of and accounting for funds received under grants under subsection (a); (5) assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the applicant will provide for periodic evaluation of its program or programs; (6) assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the applicant will make such reports (in such form and containing such information as the Secretary may by regulation prescribe) as the Secretary may reasonably require and keep such records and afford such access thereto as the Secretary may find necessary to assure the correctness of, and to verify, such reports; (7) assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the applicant will comply with any other conditions imposed by this section with respect to grants; and (8) such other information as the Secretary may by regulation prescribe. (c) Approval; annual project review (1) The Secretary shall not approve an application submitted under subsection (b) for a grant for a program for which a grant was previously made under subsection (a) unless the Secretary determines— (A) the program for which the application was submitted is operating effectively to achieve its stated purpose, (B) the applicant complied with the assurances provided the Secretary when applying for such previous grant, and (C) the applicant will comply with the assurances provided with the application. (2) The Secretary shall review annually the activities undertaken by each recipient of a grant under subsection (a) to determine if the program assisted by such grant is operating effectively to achieve its stated purposes and if the recipient is in compliance with the assurances provided the Secretary when applying for such grant. (d) Amount of grant; payment The amount of a grant under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary. Payments under such grants may be made in advance on the basis of estimates or by the way of reimbursement, with necessary adjustments on account of underpayments or overpayments, and in such installments and on such ter...

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Also cites: 42 U.S.C. § 294f

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The bill establishes a menopause public awareness program and education grants within the Public Health Service Act.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b

    (o) Menopause Public Awareness Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall carry out a national program to increase awareness of-- (A) symptoms and trajectories of changes across the menopausal transition and the postmenopausal transition; (B) related chronic conditions; and (C) the entire range of treatment and therapy options that may, consistent with Federal law, be prescribed by a health care provider for those symptoms, changes, and conditions.

    This adds a new subsection to promote awareness about menopause and related conditions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b

    (2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the Director of the National Institute on Aging, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, the Director of the Indian Health Service, health care providers, public health associations, nonprofit organizations that promote the health and quality of life of women during midlife and beyond, and nonprofit organizations with expertise in menopause research and advocacy, to solicit input on evidence-informed information for policy development and program development, implementation, and evaluation.

    This requires consultation with multiple health organizations and groups for the awareness program.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b

    (3) Requirements.--The national campaign required by paragraph (1) may-- (A) include the use of evidence-informed media and public engagement; (B) include the development of educational programs, materials, and public service announcements; (C) include the development of culturally and linguistically competent resources tailored for-- (i) communities or groups with more severe or frequent symptoms of menopause or lower rates of treatment for symptoms of menopause; (ii) rural communities; and (iii) other communities as the Secretary determines appropriate; (D) include the dissemination of educational programs, materials, and public service announcements to-- (i) health care providers, health care facilities (including primary care providers, community health centers, rural health clinics, obstetricians, and gynecologists), and State and local public health departments; and (ii) other entities as the Secretary determines appropriate to increase awareness as described in paragraph (1); (E) be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal efforts with respect to menopause education and treatment; and (F) include message testing to identify culturally competent and effective messages for behavioral change.

    This outlines potential components of the national campaign for menopause awareness.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b

    (4) Options for dissemination of information.--The national campaign required by paragraph (1) may-- (A) include the use of-- (i) social media, television, radio, print, the internet, and other media; (ii) in-person or virtual public communications; and (iii) licensed health care providers and members of target communities or groups specified in paragraph (3)(C); (B) be targeted to specific groups and communities specified in paragraph (3)(C); and (C) be carried out through grants or cooperative agreements to private nonprofit entities with a history of developing and implementing similar campaigns.

    This specifies acceptable methods for disseminating awareness about menopause.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b

    (5) Authorization of appropriations.--Of amounts made available to the Secretary for other purposes, the Secretary may use up to $70,000,000 of such amounts for the period of fiscal years 2025 through 2028 for the purpose of carrying out the program under this section.

    This allocates funding for the menopause public awareness program.

  • 42 U.S.C. 294f

    SEC. 758. MENOPAUSE EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute on Aging, the directors of other institutes, centers, and offices of the National Institutes of Health as determined appropriate by the Secretary, the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, and the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall award grants to eligible entities for the purposes described in subsection (b).

    This establishes a new section for awarding grants related to menopause education and training.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6743 do?
To amend the Public Health Service Act to include public awareness about menopause and related chronic conditions, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 6743?
HR 6743 is sponsored by Blunt Rochester, Lisa (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 6743?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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