Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Summary
The bill orders the National Institutes of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on developing a uniform, non‑invasive HPV screening test for men and to submit its findings to Congress. It involves coordination with the CDC, FDA, HRSA, and the National Academy of Medicine, and aims to fill a current gap in public‑health surveillance and cancer prevention. The effort targets men, especially high‑risk and underserved groups, and seeks to improve gender equity in HPV‑related cancer control.
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