Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026

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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