What does Preamble of Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program. The grant program aims to promote access to automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The program focuses on eligible federally assisted multifamily housing.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026.

What does PROMOTING ACCESS TO AEDS AND CPR IN ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY ASSISTED of Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to promote resident access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing. The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities, such as owners or operators of eligible housing in partnership with a qualified health care entity. Grant funds can be used for developing materials, providing training, creating emergency response plans, purchasing AEDs and related equipment, and replacing outdated equipment. Eligible federally assisted multifamily housing includes housing for persons with disabilities, the elderly, and project-based assistance, among other categories. The Secretary is required to consult with various agencies and organizations when implementing the program. Within two years of the first grant award, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing the program's implementation and the actions taken by recipients.

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Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/29/2026 · Introduced: 5/29/2026

Author: Daniel Goldman (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program to increase access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training within federally assisted multifamily housing.
Grant funds can be used for resident training, emergency response planning, and the purchase or replacement of AED equipment.
The bill requires a report to Congress detailing the program's implementation and recipient actions within two years of the first grant award.

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