Policy

Science must drive policy because policy drives change.

SWHR develops and champions public policy concepts that are grounded in science in order to improve women’s health.

2023-2024 Federal Legislative Agenda

SWHR’s Federal Legislative Agenda outlines how SWHR is engaging in federal policy over 2023-2024, highlighting the Society’s core leadership activities and other areas of active policy engagement.

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Policy Engagement

SWHR actively responds to federal legislation, regulatory proposals, and relevant opportunities that have the potential to impact the health of women across the lifespan.

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council is an SWHR forum for collaboration and information-sharing amongst thought leaders who have an interest in women’s health policy.

Policy Events

Throughout the year SWHR hosts educational events, such as congressional briefings and webinars, to highlight policy needs and opportunities in women’s health research.

Legislative Tracker

SWHR tracks relevant federal legislation that aligns with our mission to improve women’s health through science, policy, and education.

Latest Policy Resources

SWHR Policy Agenda: Improving Women’s Heart Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States, resulting in one...

Federal Agencies’ Work in Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions

This policy brief demonstrates how federal agencies are contributing to improved health and health care for women across the lifespan...

The Need for Diversity in Autoimmune Disease Research Trials

This policy brief reviews how the exclusion of any population from autoimmune clinical trials limits our understanding of these diseases...

Prioritizing Federal Research on Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases and Conditions

This policy brief discusses the state of autoimmune disease research funding and highlight how robust and sustained for this research...

SWHR Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Make Critical Investments in Endometriosis Research and Awareness

SWHR thanks Representatives Lauren Underwood and her colleagues for introducing the Endometriosis CARE Act, which will provide critically needed funding...

SWHR Supports Resolution to Expand Women’s Health Research

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) recently joined Women’s Health Access Matters in calling for Congress to accelerate women’s...

SWHR Applauds Uterine Fibroids Research and Education Act

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert, MPP, released a statement in support of the Uterine Fibroids Research and Education Act.

SWHR Endorses Mothers and Newborns Success Act

SWHR endorsed the Mothers and Newborns Success Act, which addresses critical needs in the fight to reduce and prevent maternal...

SWHR Responds to RFI on Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-in Rights

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from the NIST

SWHR Responds to RFI on Clinical Research Infrastructure and Emergency Clinical Trials

SWHR submitted comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on a Request for Information (RFI)...

SWHR Submits Comments to MEDCAC on CMS General Requirements for Clinical Studies Under CED

The Society for Women’s Health Research submitted comments to the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) panel in...

SWHR Responds to NIH RFI on NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Research on the Health of Women

The Society for Women’s Health Research responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)...

SWHR and Partners Send Letter Thanking Sens. Hyde-Smith and Peters for Introducing National Cholesterol Education Month Resolution

SWHR, American Heart Association, and 20 national organizations sent a letter to Sens. Hyde-Smith and Peters thanking them for introducing...

SWHR Calls Attention to Women’s Health Research Opportunities in Letter to White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) sent a letter to Dr. Carolyn Mazure, Chair of the White House Initiative...

SWHR Sends Welcome Letter to NCI Director Bertagnolli

The Society for Women’s Health Research sent a letter to Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, welcoming her to her new role...

SWHR Submits Comments Re: Reforming NIH to Senate HELP Committee

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) responded to a September 2023 request for information from Senate Health, Education, Labor,...