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Presidential Document — Executive Order2026-216662026-10-22

Advancing Women's Health To Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life

Executive Office of the President

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Executive Order 14437 of October 19, 2026 Advancing Women's Health To Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1 . Purpose and Policy. My Administration is committed to advancing women's health and ensuring that medical research, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment reflect the highest quality scientific evidence, with the goal of improving health outcomes in all phases of life. Despite considerable advances in biomedical science, many diseases and conditions that disproportionately or uniquely affect women have not received the level of research, clinical attention, and treatment that other diseases and conditions have received. More research is needed in critical aspects of women's health, including cardiovascular and heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, osteoporosis, mental health, chronic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, polyendocrine metabolic ovary syndrome, infertility, maternal health, menopause, neurological disorders, aging, and more. Improving health outcomes for women requires coordinated Federal leadership, bolstered scientific investment, and accelerated translation of research into clinical and community practice. While previous administrations have invested in women's health research, there is a need to enhance, streamline, and elevate Federal efforts regarding both research and the critical step of translation into health solutions. My Administration is committed to ensuring that American women are receiving the best scientifically-supported medical advice in the world. Therefore, it is the policy of the United States to prioritize translating research into improved clinical care that benefits women and girls through a comprehensive approach to women's health that recognizes evolving health needs from infancy, childhood, and adolescence through pregnancy, midlife…

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Citation: 91 FR 66779