1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2023 . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) It is estimated that 20 percent to 50 percent of women of reproductive age currently have uterine fibroids, and up to 77 percent of women will develop fibroids before menopause. (2) In the United States, an estimated 26,000,000 women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroids, and approximately 15,000,000 of these individuals experience symptoms. Uterine fibroids may cause significant morbidity through their presence in the uterus and pelvic cavity, and symptoms can include pelvic pain, severe menstrual bleeding, iron-deficiency anemia, fatigue, bladder or bowel dysfunction, infertility, and pregnancy complications and loss. (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) Most women will experience uterine fibroids by the age of 50, yet few data exist describing the overall patient experience with fibroids. (5) Many people with fibroids are likely undiagnosed. Patients wait on average 3.6 years before seeking treatment, and over 40 percent of patients see 2 or more health care providers prior to receiving a diagnosis, underscoring the need for improved awareness and education. (6) People of color are more likely to develop uterine fibroids. It is estimated that more than 80 percent of Black women and about 70 percent of White women develop fibroids by the time they reach menopause. Black individuals with fibroids have also been shown to have more severe symptoms and develop early-onset uterine fibroids that develop into larger tumors. (7) Current research and available data do not provide adequate information on the prevalence and incidence of fibroids in Asian, Hispanic, and Black individuals. (8)