SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026, aims to increase awareness and knowledge about type 1 diabetes through a national public awareness campaign. It directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop and implement a campaign focused on early detection, screening, and management, utilizing various media and trusted figures. The campaign will also create and distribute culturally and linguistically appropriate materials to healthcare providers, schools, and communities, particularly those with rising incidence rates of the disease.
Key provisions
- Establishes a national public awareness campaign to increase knowledge of type 1 diabetes.
- Requires the CDC to create and distribute written materials on early detection, screening, and resources.
- Mandates the use of public service announcements through various media channels.
- Directs the campaign to consult with relevant organizations for evidence-based information.
- Requires culturally and linguistically competent resources tailored to communities with high incidence rates.
- Authorizes grants to private, nonprofit entities and State/local health departments to implement the campaign.
- Includes message testing to ensure effective and culturally appropriate messaging.
- Provides for a report to Congress assessing the campaign's impact.
Who is affected
- Individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes
- Healthcare providers
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