HEART Foundation Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5469, proposes to establish a new nonprofit corporation called the Heart Security Foundation. This foundation would be federally chartered and responsible for raising and administering private capital to support cardiovascular research. Its stated purposes include providing grants to U.S. research institutions, prioritizing research on biomarkers for early cardiovascular events, and making research findings more accessible. The foundation would be overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with at least three members having expertise in specific areas of cardiovascular research or related fields.
The Heart Security Foundation would be permitted to accept private donations and apply for federal research grants, but it would be restricted from engaging in political advocacy, funding community organizing, or conducting public messaging campaigns unrelated to research. Its officers and board members would not be considered federal employees. The foundation would be required to submit an annual report to Congress and the Secretary detailing funds raised, grants awarded, and research outcomes.
As an introduced bill, S. 5469 has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. There have been no further actions taken on it since its introduction.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5469 do?
- This bill, S. 5469, proposes to establish a new nonprofit corporation called the Heart Security Foundation. This foundation would be federally chartered and responsible for raising and administering private capital to support cardiovascular research. Its stated purposes include providing grants to U.S. research institutions, prioritizing research on biomarkers for early cardiovascular events, and making research findings more accessible. The foundation would be overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with at least three members having expertise in specific areas of cardiovascular research or related fields. The Heart Security Foundation would be permitted to accept private donations and apply for federal research grants, but it would be restricted from engaging in political advocacy, funding community organizing, or conducting public messaging campaigns unrelated to research. Its officers and board members would not be considered federal employees. The foundation would be required to submit an annual report to Congress and the Secretary detailing funds raised, grants awarded, and research outcomes. As an introduced bill, S. 5469 has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. There have been no further actions taken on it since its introduction.
- Has S. 5469 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5469. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5469?
- S. 5469 was sponsored by Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5469?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Sep 2026).
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