Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026
Public Housing: AED and CPR Training Grants
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill addresses a clear safety need, it currently lacks bipartisan cosponsors and faces the typical hurdles of new spending programs in a divided Congress.
Key Points
- This bill creates a grant program to put life-saving heart equipment in apartment buildings that get federal funding. This includes public housing and homes for seniors or people with disabilities.
- Building owners would partner with health organizations to buy automated external defibrillators, also known as AEDs. These machines can help restart a person's heart during a medical emergency.
- The money would also pay for CPR training for the people living in the buildings and the staff who work there. Each building would create a plan to handle heart-related emergencies quickly.
- The program would provide $25 million each year from 2027 through 2031. This funding covers the cost of the machines, replacement parts like batteries and pads, and training classes.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026
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