PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1550
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Cancer
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Performance measurement
Public-private cooperation
Rural conditions and development
Sex and reproductive health
Sexually transmitted diseases
State and local government operations
Television and film
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 

Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 or the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021

 
This bill supports efforts to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates and otherwise prevent and treat cervical cancer and other cancers associated with that virus.
 
Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must educate the public about HPV vaccinations. The CDC must consult with the National Academy of Medicine, health departments, and other stakeholders on this effort. In addition, recipients of project grants to establish and maintain preventive health services may use grant funds for state immunization information systems.
 
Furthermore, the bill directs the National Cancer Institute to expand research activities focused on HPV-associated cancers and reauthorizes the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program provides access to screening and diagnostic services to uninsured and other underserved individuals.

action_date: 2021-11-30
text: 

Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 or the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands Department of Health and Human Services activities to educate health care providers and the public about human papillomavirus (HPV), its association with certain cancers, and the importance of HPV vaccines.
 
Specifically, the bill (1) requires relevant educational materials to include information about both cervical cancer and other HPV-associated cancers and about the importance of HPV vaccines, including for males; (2) expands the scope of a national education campaign about gynecologic cancers to address HPV-associated cancers more broadly and target specified, at-risk populations; and (3) authorizes demonstration projects to increase knowledge and awareness of gynecologic cancers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6682-6683)
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6682-6683)
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1550.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6682-6684)
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-182.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-182.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House