Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
This bill directs the National Institutes of Health to expand research into Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe mood and physical condition affecting 5 to 8 percent of women and people assigned female at birth. It requires the agency to collect data on PMDD prevalence, economic impact, and treatment barriers while ensuring diverse populations are included in studies. The legislation also funds public awareness campaigns and grants to train healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating the condition. Additionally, the bill mandates a report to Congress within two years detailing progress on research, education, and access to care.
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Introduced Mar 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026
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1 primary · 29 co-sponsors
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Yassamin Ansari
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Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
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Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Frederica S. Wilson
DDemocratic
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Jonathan L. Jackson
DDemocratic
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