H.R.8939

Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act

Introduced·5/20/26

Directs the NIH Director to study and report on developing a standardized, noninvasive HPV test for men.

The Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act directs the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on developing a standardized, noninvasive test for HPV in men. The study will assess current research, explore potential testing methodologies, and develop recommendations for regulatory approval and community-based screening. The Director must submit a report to Congress within 30 months, detailing findings, recommendations, and interagency strategies for integrating HPV testing into national cancer prevention initiatives.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

May 20

House

Introduced in House

May 20

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.