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Congress·In Committee·S. 3944

Sens. Alsobrooks and Britt Introduce $250 Million Bill to Expand Women's Heart Health Screenings

Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026

19 days ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This bill reauthorizes and expands the WISEWOMAN program, which provides preventive heart health services to women. It authorizes $250 million over five years (2027–2031) through the CDC to fund screenings, health education, and referrals.

    From policy text

    “To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $250,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.”
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  • The program offers screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and other risk factors, along with evidence-based health education to improve measurable outcomes like blood sugar and weight management.
  • Women already being screened for breast and cervical cancer through existing federal grants are eligible, along with other high-risk women who meet criteria the Secretary of Health sets. This broadens the pool of women who can access free heart health services.
  • The Government Accountability Office must study the program and report to Congress by September 30, 2027. The report will cover how many people use the program, barriers to access, and whether it's actually cost-effective at improving health.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Feb 26, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 3944
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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