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Women's Heart Health: Increased Awareness and Better Treatment

This resolution highlights that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. and is often misdiagnosed. It calls for increased awareness of gender-specific symptoms, support for gender-specific research, and improved health policies to save lives and reduce healthcare costs.
Key points
Raising awareness about the different heart disease symptoms in women to improve early diagnosis.
Supporting gender-specific cardiovascular research to lead to better treatment methods.
Actions aimed at reducing healthcare costs by improving the recognition and treatment of heart disease in women.
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Print number: 117_HRES_88
Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing women's cardiovascular health as a critical health care priority that affects every State and contributes to increased health care costs, and promoting the necessity of increased awareness of and education on the symptoms for heart disease among women, gender-specific cardiovascular disease research, and policy action to alleviate the risks of heart disease among women.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_88.

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 2021-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Raising awareness about the different heart disease symptoms in women to improve early diagnosis.
  • Supporting gender-specific cardiovascular research to lead to better treatment methods.
  • Actions aimed at reducing healthcare costs by improving the recognition and treatment of heart disease in women.
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. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3].

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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