On March 12, 2026, STAT News reported on H.R. 7602, the State of Men's Health Act, introduced in February by Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) and co-sponsored by Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC). The bipartisan bill would require a GAO study on men's health outcomes and establish a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services — a first in federal history.

Why It Matters

Men's sexual health — ED, testosterone, fertility, prostate health, premature ejaculation — is one of the fastest-growing segments of the sex tech industry, driven by telehealth platforms like Hims, Ro, and BlueChew. A federal Office of Men's Health could accelerate research funding, destigmatize care-seeking, and create new frameworks for digital health companies targeting male sexual wellness. For an industry that's built a multi-billion-dollar business on closing the men's health gap, federal institutional support would be a tailwind.

The statistics behind the legislation are stark: American men live 5.3 years less than women on average (75.8 years), die by suicide at four times the rate of women, represent the majority of diabetes patients, and experience higher cancer mortality rates. Despite these disparities, there has never been a federal office dedicated to men's health, even as the Office of Women's Health was established in the 1990s and has driven significant improvements in women's health research and services.

The bill currently has four sponsors split evenly between parties and has been assigned to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. While similar legislation has been introduced every Congressional session since 2000, this version has attracted endorsements from the American Urological Association and the American Medical Association — marking the first time major medical organizations have backed the effort.

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Update — 2026-03-28

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