HR 1550 · 117th Congress · Health

PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.(2021-12-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 or the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021 This bill supports efforts to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates and otherwise prevent and treat cervical cancer and other cancers associated with that virus. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must educate the public about HPV vaccinations. The CDC must consult with the National Academy of Medicine, health departments, and other stakeholders on this effort. In addition, recipients of project grants to establish and maintain preventive health services may use grant funds for state immunization information systems. Furthermore, the bill directs the National Cancer Institute to expand research activities focused on HPV-associated cancers and reauthorizes the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program provides access to screening and diagnostic services to uninsured and other underserved individuals.…

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Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021

Sep 22, 2021

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 21, 2021

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Cosponsors (16)

15 Democrats1 Republican