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Congress·In Committee·2 months ago

Congress backs new thyroid disease research and public awareness campaign, including $30M a year

Also known as: Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Gives the Health and Human Services Department money to study thyroid disease causes, better tests, and better treatments, including thyroid cancer care.
  • Sets aside $30 million each year from 2026 to 2030 for research, plus another $30 million each year to study where care is falling short and who is being left behind.
  • Requires public reports to Congress within 2 years, and a final report by the end of 2030, so the public can see what the government finds.
  • Starts a national thyroid disease awareness campaign, including symptoms, treatment options, and possible benefits of routine screening, especially during pregnancy.
  • Asks for data (with privacy protections) from Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance to understand costs, coverage gaps, and access to specialized care.
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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 18, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Dec 18, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Soon after the law is enacted and funding is provided

HHS starts or funds new thyroid disease research projects

Patients may not feel an immediate change, but this is the start of work aimed at better tests, treatments, and symptom management.

Within the first year after enactment (once funded)

HHS begins public awareness efforts about thyroid disease signs, treatment options, and possible screening benefits

People may see new information through clinics, nonprofits, schools, or public messages that help them recognize symptoms and seek care sooner.

After analysis work ramps up

HHS requests information from insurers, employer plans, and federal employee health plans about coverage barriers and cost-sharing

This could spotlight common problems like denials or high out-of-pocket costs for treating thyroid symptoms, which can shape future policy recommendations.

As HHS sets up the analysis and data requests

States (Medicaid/CHIP) are asked to collect and report more thyroid-related service data through the national Medicaid data system

Over time, this can reveal where care is missing and which groups are not getting timely diagnosis or treatment.

No later than 24 months after enactment

Interim thyroid research report is sent to Congress and posted publicly

The public gets early results on what research is finding and what still needs work, which can influence future funding and medical guidance.

No later than 2 years after enactment

Preliminary report on research gaps and disproportionate impacts is sent to Congress and posted publicly

People can see early findings about who is being missed or mistreated and what changes could improve diagnosis, treatment, and payment.

No later than the end of fiscal year 2030

Final report on gaps and disproportionate impacts is sent to Congress and posted publicly

This is likely the biggest “action moment” for follow-on bills or agency changes that could affect coverage, screening recommendations, and clinical practice.

Related News

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Quiver Quant (CongressRadar)·2 months ago

Press Release: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025 to Enhance Research and Awareness

AI-summary of a press release about the Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025: research funding, awareness campaign, gaps in diagnosis/treatment, and improved access to thyroid care.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6897
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Cosponsors

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