To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to design and implement a program to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Lawler, Michael (Republican-NY-17) · House · Introduced May 15, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish and carry out a research program specifically studying how nuclear radiation affects women's health. The bill aims to fill a gap in medical knowledge about radiation's gender-specific health impacts.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 15, 2026
In Committee
May 15, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael
Independent · NY-17
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