1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2020 . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) It is estimated that between 20 and 30 percent of women of reproductive age have clinically recognized uterine fibroids, and screening studies indicate the prevalence of uterine fibroids in women may be much higher. (2) In the United States, an estimated 26,000,000 women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids may cause significant morbidity through their presence in the uterus and pelvic cavity, causing significant pelvic pain, iron-deficiency anemia, miscarriages, infertility, and heavy bleeding—one of the most common and bothersome symptoms. (3) The pain, discomfort, stress, and other physical and emotional symptoms of living with fibroids may significantly interfere with a woman’s quality of life, compromising her ability to function normally or work or care for her family, and may lead to more severe health and wellness issues. (4) The development of uterine fibroids is a common and significant health problem, affecting women, primarily of reproductive age, across all ages, racial backgrounds, and socioeconomic levels. (5) Most women will experience uterine fibroids by the age of 50, yet few data exist describing the overall patient experience with fibroids. Women with fibroids or symptoms suggestive of fibroids experience significant distress that reduces quality of life and many women are likely undiagnosed, underscoring the need for improved awareness and education. (6) Minority women are more likely to develop uterine fibroids. It is estimated that more than 80 percent of African-American women and about 70 percent of Caucasian women develop fibroids by the time they reach menopause. African-American women have also been shown to have more severe symptoms and develop early-onset uterine fibroids that develop into larger tumors. (7) The exact number of affected women is unknown, because only 1 out of 4 women who have a uterine fibroid