A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.

Senate Bill

S. 3944

119th Congress

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.

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Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

This bill would renew funding and authorization for the WISEWOMAN program, a federal health program that provides preventive health screenings and lifestyle programs for low-income, underinsured women. The program focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke through services like blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, and healthy lifestyle coaching.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.

This bill would renew funding and authorization for the WISEWOMAN program, a federal health program that provides preventive health screenings and lifestyle programs for low-income, underinsured women. The program focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke

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This bill would renew funding and authorization for the WISEWOMAN program, a federal health program that provides preventive health screenings and lifestyle programs for low-income, underinsured women. The program focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke through services like blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, and healthy lifestyle coaching.

Bill Number: 3944
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Title: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.
Bill Number: 3944
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This bill would renew funding and authorization for the WISEWOMAN program, a federal health program that provides preventive health screenings and lifestyle programs for low-income, underinsured women. The program focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke through services like blood pressure ch

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would renew funding and authorization for the WISEWOMAN program, a federal health program that provides preventive health screenings and lifestyle programs for low-income, underinsured women. The program focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke through services like blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, and healthy lifestyle coaching.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill reauthorizes the WISEWOMAN program, which stands for Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation.
WISEWOMAN provides cardiovascular disease screening and risk reduction services to women who have limited income and inadequate health insurance.
The program offers services such as blood pressure and cholesterol testing, diabetes screening, and referrals to health care providers.
Participants also receive lifestyle intervention programs that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and smoking cessation.
Reauthorization means Congress would extend the program's legal authority to operate and potentially provide continued funding.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects low-income and underinsured women aged 40 to 64 who qualify for the program's preventive health services. It also impacts state and tribal health departments that administer WISEWOMAN programs in their communities. By reauthorizing the program, the bill would ensure continued access to heart disease and stroke prevention services for economically disadvantaged women who might otherwise lack access to such care.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3944, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3944

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