A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a grant program. This program aims to increase access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within eligible federally assisted multifamily housing. The Secretary may award grants to entities that own or operate such housing in partnership with a qualified health care entity. Funds can be used for training, purchasing equipment, and creating emergency response plans. The Secretary is required to consult with various agencies and stakeholders during implementation. This legislation authorizes $25,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides emergency response readiness specifically for elderly supportive housing residents.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill improves health safety resources for residents of federally assisted housing.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill increases access to life-saving AED equipment and CPR training within multifamily housing.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $25,000,000 in new annual spending for the grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Access to Life-Saving Equipment: The bill allows for the purchase of AEDs and the necessary batteries and maintenance supplies to ensure they are functional (Section 2(b)(4)-(5)).
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Enhanced Emergency Preparedness: Funds can be used to develop specific cardiac emergency response plans for residential complexes, which could help residents during a crisis (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Increased Skill and Knowledge: The program supports training for residents, building management, and maintenance personnel, which provides people with the skills needed to perform CPR (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Updated Safety Resources: The grant allows for the replacement of outdated educational materials and equipment, ensuring residents have current information (Section 2(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill improves health safety resources for residents of federally assisted housing. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides emergency response readiness specifically for elderly supportive housing residents. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill supports the safety of residents living in supportive housing for persons with disabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill targets supportive housing for persons with disabilities to improve their emergency preparedness. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill enhances the safety and emergency preparedness of residents in federally assisted housing.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill increases access to life-saving AED equipment and CPR training within multifamily housing.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $25,000,000 in new annual spending for the grant program.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York