H.R. 4541In markupHealth care
Breast health education program for young women extended five years
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 4541 moves the funding expiration for a young women's breast health education program from 2026 to 2031.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 4541 reauthorizes a federal breast health education program originally created in 2009. The bill moves the program's funding expiration date from 2026 to 2031, a five-year extension. It does not create a new program or change how the existing one operates.
Who does it affect?
Young women, particularly those in their teens, twenties, and thirties, are the primary audience for the program's outreach and education efforts. Healthcare providers and community organizations that receive funding or guidance through the program are also affected.
Why does it matter?
Without this reauthorization, the program's authority to receive funding would expire in 2026, ending its operations. Periodic reauthorization is the routine step Congress takes to keep programs like this running.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025
- Introduced:
- July 17, 2025
- Latest action:
- May 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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