Iron Deficiency Education and Awareness Act

HR 6746, the Iron Deficiency Education and Awareness Act, creates a national public health campaign to increase screening and awareness of iron deficiency among women and children under two. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund a $7 million annual campaign (2024-2028) using evidence-based media, culturally tailored resources, and partnerships with health providers and community organizations. It specifically targets high-risk groups including menstruating women, pregnant/breastfeeding individuals, women with gastrointestinal conditions, Black and Hispanic women, and parents of children under two. The campaign will disseminate information on symptoms, screening recommendations, and prevention strategies through social media, health facilities, schools, and community outreach.