H.R. 9058

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9058 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9058

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to 
promote access to automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing, and 
for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 29, 2026

Mr. Goldman of New York (for himself, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Kennedy of New 
York, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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A BILL

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to 
promote access to automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing, and 
for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Residential AED and CPR Preparedness 
Act of 2026''.

SEC. 2. PROMOTING ACCESS TO AEDS AND CPR IN ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING.

The Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended by 
inserting after section 312D (42 U.S.C. 244d) the following:

``SEC. 312E. PROMOTING ACCESS TO AEDS AND CPR IN ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY 
ASSISTED MULTIFAMILY HOUSING.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to eligible 
entities to develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote 
resident access to automated external defibrillators (in this section 
referred to as `AEDs') and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (in this 
section referred to as `CPR') in eligible federally assisted 
multifamily housing.
``(b) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under 
subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to carry out 
any of the following activities:
``(1) Developing and providing comprehensive materials to 
establish AED and CPR programs in eligible federally assisted 
multifamily housing.
``(2) Providing support for AED and CPR training programs 
for residents, building management staff, maintenance 
personnel, and other appropriate individuals.
``(3) Developing a cardiac emergency response plan for each 
participating building or residential complex.
``(4) Purchasing AEDs that have been approved under section 
515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, cleared under 
section 510(k) of such Act, or classified under section 
513(f)(2) of such Act.
``(5) Purchasing necessary AED batteries and performing 
necessary AED maintenance (such as replacing AED pads) in 
accordance with the labeling of the AED involved.
``(6) Replacing outdated AED and CPR equipment, supplies, 
and educational materials.
``(c) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a grant under subsection 
(a), an entity shall be--
``(1) an owner or operator of eligible federally assisted 
multifamily housing; and
``(2) in partnership with a qualified health care entity.
``(d) Application.--To be eligible for a grant under subsection 
(a), an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at 
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the 
Secretary may reasonably require.
``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall consult with--
``(1) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;
``(2) the heads of relevant agencies within the Department 
of Health and Human Services;
``(3) national organizations representing emergency medical 
services;
``(4) public health and medical professional associations;
``(5) national organizations focused on cardiovascular 
health and AED and CPR training;
``(6) State, Tribal, and local public health and housing 
agencies; and
``(7) other stakeholders determined appropriate by the 
Secretary.
``(f) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which the 
first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit 
to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the 
implementation of the grant program, which shall include--
``(1) a list of eligible entities that have received a 
grant under subsection (a); and
``(2) the actions taken by each such eligible entity to 
improve AED and CPR readiness in eligible federally assisted 
multifamily housing.
``(g) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term 
`appropriate committees of Congress' means--
``(A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the 
House of Representatives;
``(B) the Committee on Financial Services of the 
House of Representatives;
``(C) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
Affairs of the Senate; and
``(D) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
and Pensions of the Senate.
``(2) Eligible federally assisted multifamily housing.--The 
term `eligible federally assisted multifamily housing' means 
residential housing accommodations--
``(A) that consist of not less than 5 housing units 
on 1 site; and
``(B) for which assistance is provided under the 
program--
``(i) for supportive housing for persons 
with disabilities under section 811 of the 
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing 
Act (42 U.S.C. 8013);
``(ii) for supportive housing for the 
elderly under section 202 of the Housing Act of 
1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q);
``(iii) for project-based assistance under 
section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 
1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f);
``(iv) for public housing under section 9 
of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 
U.S.C. 1437g); or
``(v) described under the heading `Rental 
Demonstration Program' in title II of the 
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 
(division C of Public Law 112-55; 125 Stat. 
673).
``(3) Qualified health care entity.--The term `qualified 
health care entity' means a health care entity that--
``(A) is--
``(i) a public entity; or
``(ii) an organization described in section 
501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 
exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of 
such Code;
``(B) demonstrates an ability to develop, train, 
and implement a comprehensive program to promote 
community access to defibrillation and CPR; and
``(C) is qualified in providing technical 
assistance in AED and CPR training.
``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program under subsection 
(a) $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to remain 
available until expended.''.
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