The Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025 directs the National Institutes of Health to expand research on endometrial cancer—the fourth most common cancer in women—while working to address significant disparities in how the disease affects women of color. The bill, introduced by Representatives David Scott and others, authorizes $1 million annually from 2026 through 2028 for NIH to coordinate research efforts, ensure African-American women are adequately represented in clinical trials, and communicate findings to medical professionals. Separately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would develop and distribute public education materials about endometrial cancer risk factors and treatment options, with tailored resources for African-American women, using funding from fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The legislation addresses a critical health gap: while endometrial cancer rates are rising in the United States across all women, African-American women face both higher rates of aggressive forms of the disease and higher mortality rates compared to white women, though the reasons for these disparities remain unclear.
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