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Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026

Key claim: The Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026 (HR7417) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to expand heart-health initiatives for women.

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(HR7417 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-02-09): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., yet women have historically been underrepresented in cardiac research and screening programs. This bill signals continued congressional interest in sex-specific heart-health initiatives, though as an introduced measure referred to committee it carries no immediate change to coverage, payment, or clinical practice.

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Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
Stage: introduced · congress · 09-feb-2026

The Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026 (HR7417) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to expand heart-health initiatives for women.

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External: congress:119-hr-7417:introduced

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