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Improving Women's Heart Health: Funding Specialized Doctor Training.

This law establishes a grant program to fund specialized continuing medical education for doctors focused on preventing, identifying, and treating cardiovascular disease in women. This initiative aims to improve the quality of healthcare and diagnostic accuracy for female patients dealing with heart conditions. $5 million annually is authorized for this purpose from 2024 through 2029.
Key points
$5 million annually (2024-2029) is authorized to fund specialized training programs for physicians on women's heart health.
The training must be evidence-based, accredited, and focused specifically on cardiovascular issues unique to women.
The goal is to ensure better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes for women across the country by enhancing physician knowledge.
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Print number: 118_HR_880
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2023-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Heart Health Enhancement through Access to Research and Training Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_880.

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 2023-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • $5 million annually (2024-2029) is authorized to fund specialized training programs for physicians on women's heart health.
  • The training must be evidence-based, accredited, and focused specifically on cardiovascular issues unique to women.
  • The goal is to ensure better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes for women across the country by enhancing physician knowledge.
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. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

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 2025-12-25.

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