H.R.9842

Federal HB9842 establishes grants for state offices of women’s health to improve women's health outcomes.

Federal HB9842 amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for states to establish and maintain offices of women’s health. These offices will focus on preventive health, early detection, chronic disease management, reproductive health, maternal health, and health promotion. The bill allocates funding equally among states and based on specific health metrics. It mandates privacy protections for data collected, prohibiting its use in civil or criminal proceedings or by external platforms.