Thyroid Disease Coverage, Awareness, Research, and Education Act of 2025; Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025
Summary
H.R. 6897, the "Thyroid Disease Coverage, Awareness, Research, and Education Act of 2025" or the "Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2025," aims to advance research, promote awareness and education, and improve healthcare related to thyroid disease. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of thyroid disease, including thyroid cancer. It also mandates analysis of research gaps and disproportionate impacts on specific populations, and the implementation of a public awareness campaign.
Expected Effects
The bill would lead to increased funding for thyroid disease research and awareness programs. It also seeks to address disparities in access to care and treatment for different demographic groups. The Act would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit reports to Congress on the progress of research and analysis.
Potential Benefits
- Increased research funding for thyroid disease.
- Improved diagnostic techniques and treatments for thyroid disease.
- Enhanced public awareness of thyroid disease and its symptoms.
- Reduced disparities in access to care and treatment for specific populations.
- Better understanding of the impact of thyroid disease on women of reproductive years.
Potential Disadvantages
- The bill requires significant government spending, potentially increasing the national debt.
- Data collection and analysis may raise privacy concerns, despite privacy safeguards.
- The effectiveness of the public awareness campaign may be limited.
- The focus on specific populations could lead to perceived inequities in resource allocation.
- The bill's success depends on the efficient and effective implementation by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's mandate to "promote the general Welfare" (Preamble). Congress has the power to allocate funds for research and public health initiatives under Article I, Section 8, which grants the power to lay and collect taxes to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. The bill's provisions for data collection must comply with privacy protections, potentially implicating the Fourth Amendment.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).