Bill · H.R. 7417· House(119-HR-7417)

Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026

Age: 76 years

Ohio

Introduced: 2/9/2026
Last activity: 2/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Joyce Beatty
Cosponsors: - 24 - 5

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Women's Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026'', seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. Its primary purpose is to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program. The legislation allows the Secretary to award supplemental grants through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These grants are intended to provide preventive health services, medical treatment referrals, and activity evaluation. The bill also expands eligibility to include low-income women. Finally, it authorizes $250,000,000 for these activities from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill expands preventive health screenings, education, and medical referrals specifically for women.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill expands access to preventive health screenings and medical treatment referrals for women.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+6
The bill targets women's heart health through expanded screenings and medical follow-ups.