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South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022
3/8/2023, 8:11 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3771
Bill 117 HR 3771, also known as the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022, aims to address the high rates of heart disease among South Asian Americans. The bill recognizes that South Asians in the United States face a disproportionately high risk of heart disease compared to other ethnic groups.
The legislation seeks to increase awareness of heart disease within the South Asian community by promoting education and outreach programs. It also calls for the development of culturally appropriate resources and materials to help South Asians better understand their risk factors for heart disease and how to prevent it.
Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research on heart disease within the South Asian population. This research will help to identify specific risk factors and develop targeted interventions to improve heart health outcomes for South Asians. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3771 aims to address the unique health disparities faced by South Asian Americans in relation to heart disease and promote better heart health within this community.
The legislation seeks to increase awareness of heart disease within the South Asian community by promoting education and outreach programs. It also calls for the development of culturally appropriate resources and materials to help South Asians better understand their risk factors for heart disease and how to prevent it.
Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research on heart disease within the South Asian population. This research will help to identify specific risk factors and develop targeted interventions to improve heart health outcomes for South Asians. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3771 aims to address the unique health disparities faced by South Asian Americans in relation to heart disease and promote better heart health within this community.
Congressional Summary of HR 3771
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to establish programs that support heart-disease research and awareness among communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, including the South Asian population of the United States.
The programs include (1) grants to states for awareness initiatives and educational materials; and (2) research regarding heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other heart health-related ailments with respect to the South Asian population and other at-risk populations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3771
Bill HR 3771 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 28, 2022. Bill HR 3771 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3771's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3771
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
64Democrat Cosponsors
54Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3771
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Government information and archives
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Minority health
- Nutrition and diet
- Physical fitness and lifestyle
- Research administration and funding
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3771
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes.
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3771
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