To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase participation by women in clinical trials that are conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to launch a public awareness campaign specifically aimed at encouraging more women to participate in clinical trials funded or run by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Clinical trials are research studies that test new medical treatments, drugs, or procedures on human volunteers to see if they are safe and effective. Historically, women have been underrepresented in these studies, which can limit how well doctors understand how treatments work in female patients.

The public awareness campaign would be designed to reach women directly and inform them about opportunities to join NIH-supported clinical trials. The goal is to close the participation gap so that research results better reflect how medical treatments affect women, ultimately leading to more accurate and effective healthcare for female patients. The bill does not specify the exact methods or budget for the campaign, leaving those details to HHS to determine.

This bill would primarily affect women across the United States who might be candidates for clinical trial participation, as well as researchers and healthcare providers who conduct NIH-funded studies. It could also have a broader impact on public health by improving the quality and relevance of medical research data for women. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it will be reviewed before any further action is taken.