Johanna’s Law has been a cornerstone of federal efforts to improve education and awareness of gynecologic cancers for nearly two decades. 
Because there are no routine screening tests for most gynecologic cancers, increasing awareness of symptoms and risk factors remains one of the most effective tools we have to promote earlier detection and improve patient outcomes. 
Through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this law supports initiatives like the Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign, which have helped educate both patients and providers and address persistent gaps in understanding across cancer types.&nbsp;
Without congressional action, these important education and outreach efforts could be disrupted. Along with increased funding, reauthorization will allow the CDC to continue and expand this work, particularly in underserved communities where disparities in gynecologic cancer outcomes remain significant.&nbsp;
SGO is urging Congress to reauthorize Johanna’s Law for three years from FY 2027 through FY 2029 and appropriate $15 million in funding for FY 2027. 
Please send a message to your members of Congress to advocate for the program’s reauthorization and the importance of sustained federal investment in gynecologic cancer education and awareness.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Protect Critical Gynecologic Cancer Education — Reauthorize Johanna’s Law

As your constituent and a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), I am writing to urge you to support the reauthorization of Johanna’s Law and to appropriate $15 million in funding for the program in FY 2027.

Gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, continue to take a significant toll on women across the United States. Unlike many other cancers, there are no routine screening tests available for most gynecologic cancers, making education and awareness essential for early detection. Too often, patients are diagnosed at later stages, when treatment is more complex and outcomes are worse.

Johanna’s Law has played a critical role in supporting education and awareness efforts through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Programs like the Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign have helped improve understanding of symptoms and risk factors among both patients and providers, leading to earlier diagnosis and better-informed care.

Without reauthorization, these important efforts may be disrupted at a time when continued progress is urgently needed, particularly for reaching underserved populations and reducing disparities in outcomes.

I respectfully urge you to:
•  Reauthorize Johanna’s Law for FY 2027 through FY 2029; and
•  Appropriate $15 million in funding for the program in the FY 2027 Labor-HHS appropriations bill.

Thank you for considering this important request.