H.R. 9000: Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed for Type 1 Diabetes … (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill would direct the federal government to launch a nationwide public awareness campaign about type 1 diabetes. The campaign would be run by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What the campaign would cover

The campaign would focus on helping both the public and health care providers better understand:

the early symptoms and warning signs of type 1 diabetes
the availability of screening
the potential benefits of screening
resources for people who are newly diagnosed
other information the Secretary considers appropriate

How the campaign would be carried out

The bill would require the government to create and distribute public service announcements using media such as:

social media
television
radio
print
the internet
in-person or virtual public communications
trusted public figures

It would also require the government to keep publicly available written materials explaining early detection, symptoms, screening, and medically appropriate resources.

Who would be targeted

The campaign would be aimed at the general public, but it would also be tailored to communities where type 1 diabetes has increased the most over the past five years, as well as other communities the Secretary decides should be included.

The bill says the materials should be culturally and linguistically appropriate, meaning they should be adapted for different languages and cultural backgrounds. It also directs the campaign to share information with:

doctors and other health care providers
community health centers and pediatric providers
state, local, and Tribal public health departments
elementary and secondary schools
colleges and universities

Grants and partnerships

The Secretary would be allowed to carry out the campaign through grants or cooperative agreements with private nonprofit organizations that have experience running similar campaigns. The bill would also require grants or cooperative agreements with state, local, and Tribal public health departments to help increase screening and distribute information on where people can get screened locally.

Consultation and coordination

The CDC would have to consult with a range of groups while designing and evaluating the campaign, including:

the National Academy of Medicine
health care provider associations
community health worker associations
nonprofit groups, including those representing communities most affected by type 1 diabetes
state, local, and Tribal public health departments
school organizations, student groups, and parent groups
institutions of higher education

The campaign would also need to coordinate with other federal efforts on type 1 diabetes awareness and management.

Funding and reporting

The bill authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, available until spent. It would also require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to send Congress a report within one year after enactment assessing the campaign and its impact on type 1 diabetes detection, screening, and management.