This bill expands federal efforts to research and educate the public about endometrial cancer, the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in women. The legislation directs the National Institutes of Health to intensify research programs, require that NIH-funded clinical trials include African-American women participants, and ensure medical professionals are informed about racial disparities in endometrial cancer diagnosis and treatment. It also establishes a public education program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop and distribute materials about endometrial cancer risk factors, incidence rates, and available treatments, with special focus on reaching African-American women. The bill authorizes $500,000 annually for NIH research activities for fiscal years 2025 through 2027, while allowing the CDC to request necessary funding for its education program during the same period.
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