Search Results: keywords:"low-income women"

  • H. RES. 1508 — Supporting the designation of September 2024 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:129

    H. RES. 1508 supports the initiative to designate September 2024 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the severity of ovarian cancer, noting it is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S., with 19,680 new cases and...

    Simple Explanation

    In September 2024, the U.S. wants everyone to learn more about ovarian cancer, which is a serious illness that affects many women. Since there isn't a good way to find it early, this plan hopes to help people know more so they can stay healthy, especially for women who might not get the help they need.

  • H. R. 7482 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:528

    H.R. 7482 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program. The bill intends to enhance the program by allowing the CDC to provide additional grants for preventive health services, such as blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and health...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7482 is a plan to help more women stay healthy by checking their blood pressure and cholesterol. It sets aside $250 million to run these health programs until 2029, but needs to be clear about how to use the money wisely.