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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7602

House Bill Would Create Federal Office of Men's Health to Address 6-Year Lifespan Gap

State of Men’s Health Act

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Key Points

  • This bill would create a new 'Office of Men’s Health' inside the Department of Health and Human Services. This office would be responsible for coordinating health programs, research, and public awareness campaigns specifically for men across the country.
  • The plan addresses a growing 'lifespan gap' between genders. On average, men in the U.S. die nearly six years earlier than women. The bill points out that men are more likely to die from 9 out of the top 10 leading causes of death, including heart disease and various cancers.
  • Mental health is a major priority of the bill. It highlights that men account for 80% of all suicides in the U.S. The new office would work on suicide prevention and mental health support, with a special focus on veterans returning from war zones.
  • The government would conduct a massive study to find out why men are falling behind in health outcomes. This study would look at why men often skip preventive screenings and how to encourage them to see doctors more regularly for things like diabetes and prostate cancer.
  • To pay for this, the bill requires the government to use money it already has rather than asking for new tax dollars. It also strictly forbids taking any money away from the existing Office on Women’s Health to fund this new project.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 20, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 20, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within 1 year of enactment

GAO completes a study on men's health disparities and reports findings to Congress

This study would identify the biggest gaps in men's health and recommend specific federal programs or changes to address them. It sets the groundwork for what the new office would prioritize.

Within 18 months of enactment

Office of Men's Health is established within HHS

A dedicated federal office would begin coordinating men's health programs, awareness campaigns, and screening efforts across the government. This would be the first permanent federal office specifically focused on men's health.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

State of Men’s Health Act

Bill NumberHR 7602
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Cosponsors

(1)
R: 1

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