Bill · S. 5469· Senate(119-S-5469)
HEART Foundation Act
- Introduced
- 9/23/2026
- Last activity
- 9/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Tillis
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Heart Event Avoidance, Research, and Treatment Foundation Act or the HEART Foundation Act. It directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of NIH, to establish a nonprofit corporation called the Heart Security Foundation. The Foundation will be organized under the laws of the District of Columbia as a federally chartered corporation. Its main goals include raising and administering private capital to accelerate cardiovascular research and providing targeted grant support to research institutions. The bill outlines the structure of a Board of Directors to run the Foundation and places restrictions on what the Foundation can do. Finally, it requires the Foundation to submit annual reports to Congress and the Secretary regarding its funds, grants, and research outcomes.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into medical research?+6
The legislation establishes a nonprofit foundation dedicated to raising private capital and providing targeted grant support for cardiovascular and biomarker research.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill establishes a federally chartered foundation aimed at raising private capital to accelerate cardiovascular and biomarker research.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The legislation requires the Foundation to submit annual reports detailing funds raised, grants awarded, and research outcomes to Congress and the Secretary.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accelerating Research: Under Section 2 (adding subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2) to the Public Health Service Act), the Foundation aims to raise private capital to accelerate cardiovascular research and provide targeted grant support to research institutions in the United States. This is positive because it brings in private money to help study heart issues and supports the institutions doing the work.
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Focusing on Early-Onset Events: Under Section 2 (adding subsection (b)(3)), the Foundation will prioritize high-impact biomarker research linked to early-onset cardiovascular events. This is positive as it targets early health problems that affect people.
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Transparency and Accountability: Under Section 2 (adding subsection (c)(6) and subsection (g)), the Board must ensure annual independent financial audits are carried out, and the Foundation must submit an annual report to Congress and the Secretary detailing funds raised, grants awarded, and research outcomes. This is positive because it holds the organization accountable for its actions and money.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+6Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+3
- 9/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California