South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10520, the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award supplemental grant funds to states that already receive federal funding for heart health activities. These funds are intended to promote awareness of heart disease, particularly its connection to type 2 diabetes, in communities disproportionately affected, such as South Asian communities in the United States.
States receiving these grants would use the funds for several purposes. They could develop culturally relevant educational materials on topics like nutrition and exercise, support heart health promotion by community organizations, fund conferences and workshops focused on improving research methodologies to include more diverse populations, or conduct research on cardiovascular disease and related ailments in at-risk groups. The bill authorizes $2,000,000 for these activities annually from fiscal year 2026 through 2030.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further action has been taken since its introduction. If enacted, the Secretary would be required to report to Congress on the activities supported by the grants and related heart disease data within two years of the act's passage.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10520 do?
- H.R. 10520, the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award supplemental grant funds to states that already receive federal funding for heart health activities. These funds are intended to promote awareness of heart disease, particularly its connection to type 2 diabetes, in communities disproportionately affected, such as South Asian communities in the United States. States receiving these grants would use the funds for several purposes. They could develop culturally relevant educational materials on topics like nutrition and exercise, support heart health promotion by community organizations, fund conferences and workshops focused on improving research methodologies to include more diverse populations, or conduct research on cardiovascular disease and related ailments in at-risk groups. The bill authorizes $2,000,000 for these activities annually from fiscal year 2026 through 2030. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further action has been taken since its introduction. If enacted, the Secretary would be required to report to Congress on the activities supported by the grants and related heart disease data within two years of the act's passage.
- Has H.R. 10520 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10520. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10520?
- H.R. 10520 was sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10520?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (21 Sep 2026).
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