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Increased Access to Life-Saving Cancer Screening for Women and Minorities.

This Act aims to expand access to life-saving cancer screenings (breast, cervical, ovarian) for all women, focusing specifically on high-risk populations, including low-income women and women of color. It authorizes grants to expand preventive services and establishes training programs for healthcare providers to address bias and improve culturally competent care delivery. Citizens will benefit from better access to early diagnosis, potentially reducing cancer mortality rates significantly.
Key points
New funding ($20 million annually) authorized to expand cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations, specifically targeting Women of Color and underserved communities.
Establishes training programs for medical professionals on cultural competency and implicit bias to combat structural racism and disparities in gynecologic cancer care.
Establishes demonstration projects to boost early detection rates in rural areas and increase HPV/cervical cancer co-testing.
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Print number: 117_HR_2216
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Process start date: 2021-03-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2216.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New funding ($20 million annually) authorized to expand cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations, specifically targeting Women of Color and underserved communities.
  • Establishes training programs for medical professionals on cultural competency and implicit bias to combat structural racism and disparities in gynecologic cancer care.
  • Establishes demonstration projects to boost early detection rates in rural areas and increase HPV/cervical cancer co-testing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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Health