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HEART for Women Act

4/7/2025, 3:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1014

The HEART for Women Act, also known as Bill 110 hr 1014, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease in women.

The bill includes provisions that would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to include women in all clinical trials related to heart disease, as well as to conduct research specifically focused on how heart disease affects women. Additionally, the bill would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and implement a national education campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

Furthermore, the HEART for Women Act would establish a task force to study and make recommendations on how to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease in women. This task force would be made up of experts in the field of cardiology, as well as representatives from patient advocacy groups. Overall, the HEART for Women Act aims to address the disparities in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease in women, and to ensure that women receive the same level of care and attention as men when it comes to heart health.

Current Status of Bill HR 1014

Bill HR 1014 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2007. Bill HR 1014 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2007.  Bill HR 1014's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 26, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1014

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1014

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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