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The Know Your Risk Act aims to enhance breast cancer risk assessment in the United States by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. This report will identify inaccuracies and gaps in current breast cancer risk assessment tools, especially among different populations, and outline plans to develop a single, comprehensive, publicly accessible risk assessment tool. The bill emphasizes the importance of improving public awareness and building consensus among patients, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to support this development.

Additionally, the bill amends existing public health grant programs to require the use of evidence-based breast cancer risk assessments, including training for healthcare providers and integration of these tools into electronic health records. It also mandates public education programs about breast cancer risk factors and supports research to improve the accuracy of risk models across diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and age groups. States receiving related federal grants must report data on the number of individuals assessed, those identified at elevated risk, referrals for further services, and disparities in access to risk assessments and follow-up care.

By standardizing and improving breast cancer risk assessments, the bill seeks to facilitate earlier detection and more personalized prevention strategies, potentially increasing survival rates and reducing health disparities. However, the success of these efforts will depend on effective implementation, coordination among various stakeholders, and addressing challenges related to data collection and equitable access.