H.R. 9058

119 HR 9058 IH: Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-05-29
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9058  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   May 29, 2026   Mr. Goldman of New York  (for himself,  Mr. Tonko ,  Mr. Kennedy of New York , and  Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Energy and Commerce    A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to promote access to automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026  .
2.
Promoting access to AEDS and CPR in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing
The Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 201 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 312D ( 42 U.S.C. 244d ) the following:
312E.
Promoting access to AEDs and CPR in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing
(a)
In general
The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote resident access to automated external defibrillators (in this section referred to as  AEDs ) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (in this section referred to as  CPR ) in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing.
(b)
Use of funds
An eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to carry out any of the following activities:
(1)
Developing and providing comprehensive materials to establish AED and CPR programs in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing.
(2)
Providing support for AED and CPR training programs for residents, building management staff, maintenance personnel, and other appropriate individuals.
(3)
Developing a cardiac emergency response plan for each participating building or residential complex.
(4)
Purchasing AEDs that have been approved under section 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, cleared under section 510(k) of such Act, or classified under section 513(f)(2) of such Act.
(5)
Purchasing necessary AED batteries and performing necessary AED maintenance (such as replacing AED pads) in accordance with the labeling of the AED involved.
(6)
Replacing outdated AED and CPR equipment, supplies, and educational materials.
(c)
Eligibility
To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be—
(1)
an owner or operator of eligible federally assisted multifamily housing; and
(2)
in partnership with a qualified health care entity.
(d)
Application
To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(e)
Consultation
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with—
(1)
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;
(2)
the heads of relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services;
(3)
national organizations representing emergency medical services;
(4)
public health and medical professional associations;
(5)
national organizations focused on cardiovascular health and AED and CPR training;
(6)
State, Tribal, and local public health and housing agencies; and
(7)
other stakeholders determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(f)
Report
Not later than 2 years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the implementation of the grant program, which shall include—
(1)
a list of eligible entities that have received a grant under subsection (a); and
(2)
the actions taken by each such eligible entity to improve AED and CPR readiness in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing.
(g)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Appropriate committees of Congress
The term  appropriate committees of Congress  means—
(A)
the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives;
(B)
the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives;
(C)
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and
(D)
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.
(2)
Eligible federally assisted multifamily housing
The term  eligible federally assisted multifamily housing  means residential housing accommodations—
(A)
that consist of not less than 5 housing units on 1 site; and
(B)
for which assistance is provided under the program—
(i)
for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8013 );
(ii)
for supportive housing for the elderly under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701q );
(iii)
for project-based assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f );
(iv)
for public housing under section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437g ); or
(v)
described under the heading  Rental Demonstration Program  in title II of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (division C of  Public Law 112–55 ; 125 Stat. 673).
(3)
Qualified health care entity
The term  qualified health care entity  means a health care entity that—
(A)
is—
(i)
a public entity; or
(ii)
an organization described in  section 501(c)  of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code;
(B)
demonstrates an ability to develop, train, and implement a comprehensive program to promote community access to defibrillation and CPR; and
(C)
is qualified in providing technical assistance in AED and CPR training.
(h)
Authorization of Appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program under subsection (a) $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to remain available until expended.
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