Campaign Activity & Progress

In 2004, Women In Government launched the Challenge to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Campaign. This bipartisan initiative mobilizes state legislators to address cervical cancer prevention in their states.  Since then, all 50 states and D.C. have introduced and enacted resolutions or bills pertaining to HPV and cervical cancer.

Throughout the Campaign, WIG has focused on five policy initiatives: screening requirements, task forces, vaccine access, vaccine education, and other related legislation.  The following table illustrate the states' progress in the fight against cervical cancer:

 

 HPV & Cervical Cancer Bills & Resolutions (2004-2009)
Policy Initiative
Introduced Passed or Enacted
Cervical Cancer -
Screening Requirement


31


9

Cervical Cancer -
Task Force


68


36

HPV Vaccine -
Access


110


13

HPV Vaccine -
Education


42


8

Miscellaneous Cervical Cancer
Prevention & Awareness


158


61

Total

409

127

 

 

Updated as of October 23, 2009

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