Bill · H.Res. 1043· House(119-HRES-1043)
Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "American Heart Month".
- Introduced
- 2/9/2026
- Last activity
- 2/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Joyce Beatty
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating February 2026 as ``American Heart Month.'' It recognizes cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death that affects people of all ages and races. The document highlights the significant health care costs and the high mortality rates associated with heart disease, stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest. It notes that many risk factors can be managed through lifestyle modifications and medical treatment. The resolution seeks to reaffirm the United States' commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease through awareness, research, and improved care access.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights that cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of maternal death among women.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution supports improving access to affordable, quality care to reduce disability and mortality.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The resolution expresses support for research on cardiovascular disease.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting awareness and early detection: Increasing awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of cardiovascular disease can improve and save thousands of lives each year (Resolution, Section 3A; Whereas clause regarding awareness).
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Supporting research: The resolution supports research on cardiovascular disease to help combat the issue (Resolution, Section 3B).
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Improving access to care: The resolution aims to improve access to affordable, quality care to help reduce long-term disability and mortality (Resolution, Section 3C).
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Individual risk management: By encouraging individuals to learn about their specific risks, people can potentially reduce their risk through lifestyle modification and medical treatment (Resolution, Section 5; Whereas clause regarding lifestyle modification).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+3Good For Children+2Good For Seniors+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 2/9/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey