Bills · HR 8160
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8160Health
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
This bill provides funding for medical research and doctor training to help the millions of people who suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe and often ignored health condition.AI-written
INTRO MAR 30· LAST ACTION MAR 30
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AI-writtenDirects the NIH and HHS to launch a massive push for PMDD research, public education, and specialized medical training to stop the chronic under-diagnosis of this disabling condition.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenPMDD is often dismissed as 'bad PMS,' but it is a disabling condition that can lead to severe depression and loss of income due to missed work. Currently, many people suffer for years before getting a correct diagnosis because many healthcare providers aren't properly trained to spot it.
If this becomes law, it could lead to new medications and faster diagnosis, potentially saving lives and improving the economic stability of millions of people. If it doesn't pass, PMDD will likely remain a neglected area of medicine with high levels of stigma and limited treatment options.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Mandates the NIH to expand research and clinical trials for PMDD causes and treatments.
It forces the leading federal health agency to prioritize a condition that has historically been under-researched.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a national public health awareness campaign to reduce stigma and educate patients.
Public awareness helps individuals recognize their own symptoms and seek help sooner.
PROVISION 03
Creates a grant program for medical and nursing schools to develop PMDD-specific training.
This addresses the root problem of doctors and nurses lacking the specific knowledge to diagnose the condition accurately.
PROVISION 04
Requires data collection on the economic and workforce impacts of the disorder.
Quantifying the financial cost of PMDD can help justify further government and private investment in treatments.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 30
Introduced in House
MAR 30
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8160
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 30, 2026
Last actionMar 30, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 30, 2026
House BillHR 8160Health
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
This bill provides funding for medical research and doctor training to help the millions of people who suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe and often ignored health condition.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 30, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 30, 2026
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