Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9000

SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026

Type 1 Diabetes: National Screening Awareness Campaign

May 21·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026

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Next up: A house committee

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce received this bill on May 21, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains in the early stages of the legislative process. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote before the bill can proceed further.

Companion bill: Type 1 Diabetes: New National Awareness and Screening Campaign →

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Likely to pass

This bill has strong support from both Democrats and Republicans and addresses a non-controversial health issue. Bipartisan health bills often move forward more easily than other laws.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4612 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 4612 (119th) →

Key Points

This bill creates a national campaign to help people and doctors recognize the early warning signs of Type 1 diabetes. The goal is to catch the condition early through screening before it becomes a medical emergency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lead the effort by sharing information through social media, TV, and radio. They will also work with schools and local health departments to reach families directly.
The program will focus on communities where Type 1 diabetes cases are rising the fastest. It will provide materials in different languages and work with trusted local leaders to make sure the information is easy to understand.
The government plans to spend 5 million dollars every year from 2027 to 2031 on this project. This money will go toward grants for nonprofit groups and local health offices to run screening programs in their neighborhoods.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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May 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 21, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9000

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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D: 7R: 5

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