South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This bill, the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to award supplemental grants to states that already receive federal funding for heart health initiatives. These additional funds would specifically target the promotion of heart health awareness in communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, such as South Asian communities in the United States.
States receiving these grants would be required to use the funds to develop culturally relevant educational materials on topics like nutrition and exercise, support heart health activities of community organizations serving these populations, and fund conferences focused on improving research methodologies to include more individuals from affected communities. The bill also allows for funding to conduct or support research on cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other heart health issues in at-risk groups, including South Asians.
The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker in September 2026 and was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee. If passed, the Secretary would be required to report to Congress on the activities and data related to heart disease in these communities within two years of enactment. The bill authorizes $2 million annually for these purposes from fiscal year 2027 through 2031.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5430 do?
- This bill, the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to award supplemental grants to states that already receive federal funding for heart health initiatives. These additional funds would specifically target the promotion of heart health awareness in communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, such as South Asian communities in the United States. States receiving these grants would be required to use the funds to develop culturally relevant educational materials on topics like nutrition and exercise, support heart health activities of community organizations serving these populations, and fund conferences focused on improving research methodologies to include more individuals from affected communities. The bill also allows for funding to conduct or support research on cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other heart health issues in at-risk groups, including South Asians. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker in September 2026 and was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee. If passed, the Secretary would be required to report to Congress on the activities and data related to heart disease in these communities within two years of enactment. The bill authorizes $2 million annually for these purposes from fiscal year 2027 through 2031.
- Has S. 5430 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5430. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5430?
- S. 5430 was sponsored by Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5430?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (17 Sep 2026).
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