S. 5113 — State of Men’s Health Act

This section sets forth congressional findings on risks to men’s health and well-being, including a lifespan gender gap that has widened to 5.9 years (with average male life expectancy at 73.2 years), men dying at 1.4 times the rate of women, four times the female suicide rate, higher rates of prostate, lung, colorectal, and testicular cancer, and combined annual costs of premature death and disability exceeding $479 billion to governments, employers, and society.

This section directs the Comptroller General to complete a study on the state of men’s health in the United States and its territories and submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment. The report must identify health disparities, assess existing federal programs, recommend new activities or offices, review coordination and research investments, and identify ways to increase public awareness, with no additional funds authorized.

This section establishes an Office of Men’s Health within the Department of Health and Human Services no later than 18 months after enactment. The office must coordinate and promote programs to improve men’s health outcomes, with emphasis on screening for colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, and mental health conditions; maintain a database of best practices, guidelines, and research; and submit a report to Congress within two years of establishment that includes findings and recommendations, using only existing appropriations and without drawing funds from the Office on Women’s Health.