3.8.24 | Policy
Statement from the Society for Women’s Health Research on President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address
March 7, 2024—The Society for Women’s Health Research released the following statement in response to the 2024 State of the […]
2.23.24 | Heart Health
SWHR Launches Heart Health Policy Agenda
SWHR launched its latest policy agenda, "Improving Women's Heart Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan," informed by an interdisciplinary Heart Health Policy Working Group of policy professionals, researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates.
1.24.24 | Policy
Congress Passes and President Biden Signs Continuing Resolution to Avoid a January Government Shutdown
On January 19, President Joe Biden signed a funding bill that will keep the U.S. government open and funded at current levels for at least another few weeks. The continuing resolution (CR) changes the deadline for Congress to pass appropriations bills.
11.13.23 | Policy
Statement from the Society for Women’s Health Research on the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Announcement
SWHR released a statement in response to the November 2023 announcement of President Biden’s White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council.
10.4.23 | Policy
SWHR Convenes Thought Leaders in Women’s Health for Salon Dinner Conversation
A small group of thought leaders and national partners in women’s health gathered in Washington, D.C. in September, for Elevating Women’s Health: A Salon Dinner Conversation, hosted by SWHR.
9.14.23 | Endometriosis
SWHR Working Group Members Meet with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill
On Monday, September 11, as part of the SWHR Endometriosis Education Working Group two-day Roundtable in Washington, D.C., participants hit the halls of Congress to meet with federal policymakers.
8.3.23 | Policy
Senate Releases FY 2024 Labor-HHS Bill
The Senate released its fiscal year 2024 Labor-HHS Appropriations spending bill and the accompanying report. SWHR believes the bill falls short in providing the investments that are needed to improve the health of the nation.
8.1.23 | Policy
Panel Discusses How Institutions are Supporting Women Service Members and Women Veterans Through Research
During the June 2023 Policy Advisory Council meeting, SWHR hosted a group of panelists to discuss the research and innovation that is currently taking place to support women service members and women veterans:
7.17.23 | Policy
SWHR Joins Members of Congress, Partners for Reintroduction of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act
SWHR joined Representatives Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Robin Kelly (D-IL), along with representatives from the Fibroid Foundation and The White Dress Project, on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
7.14.23 | Policy
House Appropriations Subcommittee Advances FY24 Labor-HHS Funding Bill
The Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee approved by voice vote its draft fiscal year 2024 Labor-HHS spending bill. SWHR notes that the bill contains several deeply troubling provisions for the nation’s scientific and public health entities.
