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Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
3/20/2026, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 3944
Congressional Summary of S 3944
Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and expands a grant program that supports preventive health services (e.g., screenings, referrals) regarding women’s cardiovascular health. This program is known as the Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation of Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN) program, which is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Under current law, only three states may receive a WISEWOMAN grant, and health care providers and recipients of services must participate in the CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in order to qualify under the WISEWOMAN program. The bill revises the WISEWOMAN program by (1) removing the three-state limitation, (2) allowing providers to participate even if not providing services under the other CDC program (as determined by the CDC), and (3) allowing participation of high-risk women who are not eligible under the other CDC program (based on CDC criteria).
Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the work of the WISEWOMAN program.
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Current Status of Bill S 3944
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3944
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3944
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments
Savannah Hamilton
6 months ago
I don't care about this new bill for women's heart health. It's just another way for the government to waste money. They should focus on more important things like education and healthcare for everyone. This bill won't make a difference in my life anyway.
