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Combating Heart Disease: Supporting Research and Access to Care

This House Resolution highlights the growing global issue of cardiovascular diseases and calls for increased awareness, research support, and improved access to healthcare. The aim is to reduce deaths and disabilities, directly impacting citizens' health and finances by lowering treatment costs and boosting productivity.
Key points
Support for American Heart Month in February 2021 to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.
Commitment to promoting knowledge about the causes, risks, and prevention of heart disease.
Supporting research into cardiovascular diseases, including disparities in access to care and treatment outcomes.
Expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare to reduce long-term disability and mortality.
Strengthening public health infrastructure to prevent and respond to health threats.
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Print number: 117_HRES_128
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2021-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2021, as "American Heart Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_128.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for American Heart Month in February 2021 to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.
  • Commitment to promoting knowledge about the causes, risks, and prevention of heart disease.
  • Supporting research into cardiovascular diseases, including disparities in access to care and treatment outcomes.
  • Expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare to reduce long-term disability and mortality.
  • Strengthening public health infrastructure to prevent and respond to health threats.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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