Search Results: keywords:"low-income women"

  • H. R. 2381 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and improve the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,381

    H. R. 2381 aims to renew and enhance the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for 2026 to 2030. It plans to improve cancer screening and diagnostic services for low-income and uninsured women in the U.S., focusing on equitable access and reducing health...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 2381 is a plan to help low-income women in the U.S. get check-ups for breast and cervical cancer from 2026 to 2030, with a big pot of money set aside for this, but it needs to make sure the money is used wisely and checked over time to see if it's working well.

  • 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.

  • S. 988 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,637

    S. 988, titled the "Women's Retirement Protection Act," seeks to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure greater spousal protection in defined contribution retirement plans. The bill introduces regulations that require spousal consent for most...

    Simple Explanation

    The Women's Retirement Protection Act is a plan to help married women be more secure with their retirement money by making sure they get their spouse's permission before taking out money from savings. It also wants to give women more knowledge about money and help those who might need it, like low-income women or those who've faced tough times, to make sure they're taken care of when they're older.

  • 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.