Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4182

119th Congress

Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Waters

Representative

Democratic

CA-43

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would create a new government office focused on improving men's health in the United States. The office would work with other federal agencies to support and promote programs and initiatives related to men's health, and require studies and reports on topics like men's use of health screenings and services.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorMaxine Waters (D-CA)

Introduced6/26/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on

ChamberHouse

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Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025

This bill would create a new government office focused on improving men's health in the United States. The office would work with other federal agencies to support and promote programs and initiatives related to men's health, and require studies and reports on

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This bill would create a new government office focused on improving men's health in the United States. The office would work with other federal agencies to support and promote programs and initiatives related to men's health, and require studies and reports on topics like men's use of health screenings and services.

Bill Number: 4182
Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4182
Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Summary: This bill would create a new government office focused on improving men's health in the United States. The office would work with other federal agencies to support and promote programs and initiatives related to men's health, and require studies and reports on topics like men's use of health screeni

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new government office focused on improving men's health in the United States. The office would work with other federal agencies to support and promote programs and initiatives related to men's health, and require studies and reports on topics like men's use of health screenings and services.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act This bill establishes the Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and requires other activities to improve men's health in the United States. The office must support and promote men's health programs and initiatives, including by working with relevant federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs) and consulting with other HHS offices and agencies on activities related to men's health. HHS must issue associated guidance and recommendations on improving men's health outcomes that include short-term and long-term objectives for disease prevention, health promotion, and other areas of concern. The bill also requires studies and reports on men's health topics. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health must study men's use of health screenings and services, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of federal outreach related to men's health initiatives.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes the Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services
Requires the office to work with other federal agencies on men's health programs and initiatives
Mandates studies and reports on men's health topics, including the use of health screenings and services
Aims to improve men's health outcomes through disease prevention, health promotion, and other areas of concern

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would likely lead to more federal resources and attention being devoted to men's health issues in the United States. This could result in the creation of new health programs and services targeted at men, as well as more public awareness and education around important men's health topics. The studies and reports required by the bill could also help policymakers and health professionals better understand the specific health needs and challenges facing men in order to address them more effectively.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Cancer

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Congressional oversight

Department of Health and Human Services

Digestive and metabolic diseases

Executive agency funding and structure

Government studies and investigations

Health promotion and preventive care

Mental health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4182, 119th Congress (2025). "Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4182

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