Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2024
HR 7482, the Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2024, expands the existing WISEWOMAN program to include heart health screenings for low-income women. It authorizes $250 million over five years (2025-2029) to fund blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, health education, and referrals to medical care through existing WISEWOMAN grantees. The bill directly affects low-income women, including those already served by the program and others meeting Secretary-specified criteria, by adding cardiovascular prevention to their preventive health services. Services must be provided by current WISEWOMAN screening entities or approved partners, with evaluation required for program effectiveness.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 29, 2024
Last action Mar 8, 2024
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Mar 8, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb 29, 2024
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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