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Congress considers reauthorizing the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act

Original title: To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

Last action · July 27, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Sponsor: Danny Davis

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes to the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009, which focuses on breast health education for young women. The measure has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review.

Why it matters

Reauthorization would continue federal support for public awareness and education programs specifically targeting breast health issues among young women, potentially impacting health literacy and early detection efforts.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

young women

The bill targets breast health education and awareness programs specifically for this demographic.

Directly affected

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

The committee is responsible for reviewing and determining the progress of the legislation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this bill?
The bill aims to the 2009 act, which provides for breast health education and awareness programs for young women.
What is the current status of the bill?
As of July 17, 2025, the bill has been to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Jul 27, 2026

Version history

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Legislative Reauthorization

The bill seeks to maintain continuity for a 2009 public health initiative, indicating a focus on sustaining existing health education infrastructure.

Connected Entities

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
OrganizationCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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