Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9058
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-24T18:06:34Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation establishes a federal grant program under the Public Health Service Act to improve access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and equipment in certain federally assisted multifamily housing properties.
Key Provisions
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to eligible entities for developing AED and CPR programs, providing training, creating cardiac emergency response plans, purchasing approved AEDs and supplies, and maintaining equipment.
- Eligible entities must be owners or operators of qualifying housing in partnership with a qualified health care entity (public or tax-exempt nonprofit organizations with expertise in AED and CPR programs).
- Grant applications require information specified by the Secretary; the program includes consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, relevant HHS agencies, emergency medical services organizations, and other stakeholders.
- A report to designated congressional committees is required within two years of the first grant award, listing recipients and describing actions taken.
- The term “eligible federally assisted multifamily housing” covers properties with at least five units assisted under specific HUD programs, including Section 811 supportive housing, Section 202 elderly housing, project-based Section 8, public housing, and the Rental Assistance Demonstration.
- Appropriations are authorized at $25,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill adds a new Section 312E to the Public Health Service Act (after existing Section 312D), creating a targeted grant authority for AED and CPR access in federally assisted housing where no such dedicated program previously existed.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Department of Health and Human Services would administer the grants and coordinate with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and other agencies; funding would come from annual appropriations.
- Citizens: Residents of eligible housing could gain improved on-site access to AEDs, training, and emergency plans, potentially increasing survival rates from cardiac events.
- International relations: No provisions address international matters.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Owners and operators of eligible federally assisted multifamily housing.
- Qualified health care entities partnering on grant applications.
- Residents of covered housing properties.
- Federal agencies including HHS and HUD.
- National organizations focused on emergency medical services, cardiovascular health, and AED/CPR training.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure relies on Congress’s spending authority to fund public health initiatives within federally assisted housing programs; it does not alter constitutional rights or impose new regulatory mandates on private parties beyond grant conditions.
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Sponsor
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-05-29: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-29: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026 — issued 2026-05-29 — PDF (7 pages)