Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026

Key Points

• Congresswoman Beatty introduced a bill to continue and grow a program that helps low-income women get checked for heart disease. The program provides screenings for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are major warning signs for heart attacks and strokes.
• The bill sets aside $250 million to fund these health services from 2027 through 2031. This money would be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which then gives grants to local health clinics to do the work.
• The program specifically helps women who are already getting checked for breast or cervical cancer through government-funded programs. It ensures they can get heart health tests at the same time and receive help finding a doctor if their results show they are at risk.
• This policy aims to close the gap in healthcare for women who might not have insurance or enough money to pay for regular checkups. By catching heart problems early and providing health education, the program helps prevent serious medical emergencies later on.

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