State of Men’s Health Act

House Bill

H.R. 7602

119th Congress

State of Men’s Health Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Carter

D - LA

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Summary

This bill would create a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and require a comprehensive study on the current state of men's health nationwide. Just as there are offices focused on women's and minority health, this would establish a centralized federal resource to address health issues that disproportionately affect men, such as heart disease, suicide, and lower life expectancy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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State of Men’s Health Act

This bill would create a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and require a comprehensive study on the current state of men's health nationwide. Just as there are offices focused on women's and minority health, th

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This bill would create a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and require a comprehensive study on the current state of men's health nationwide. Just as there are offices focused on women's and minority health, this would establish a centralized federal resource to address health issues that disproportionately affect men, such as heart disease, suicide, and lower life expectancy.

Bill Number: 7602
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: State of Men’s Health Act
Bill Number: 7602
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would create a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and require a comprehensive study on the current state of men's health nationwide. Just as there are offices focused on women's and minority health, this would establish a centralized federal

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and require a comprehensive study on the current state of men's health nationwide. Just as there are offices focused on women's and minority health, this would establish a centralized federal resource to address health issues that disproportionately affect men, such as heart disease, suicide, and lower life expectancy.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes an Office of Men's Health within HHS to coordinate federal efforts on men's health issues and research
Requires a comprehensive federal study examining men's health outcomes, disparities, and barriers to healthcare access
Addresses the fact that men in the U.S. have a shorter life expectancy than women and face higher rates of certain diseases and suicide
Would provide dedicated federal resources and attention to male-specific health concerns, similar to existing offices for women's and other population health initiatives

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit men across the United States by creating focused federal attention on health challenges they face, from heart disease to mental health. Healthcare providers, researchers, and public health organizations would gain a centralized federal partner for men's health initiatives and funding opportunities. The required study would provide data-driven insights that could shape future healthcare policies, insurance coverage, and prevention programs targeting male health disparities.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7602, 119th Congress (2026). "State of Men’s Health Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7602

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