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Establishes HHS grants to increase AED access and CPR training in eligible federally assisted multifamily housing and funds the program $25M/year for FY2027–FY2031.
The bill directs multi-year federal funding to place AEDs and provide CPR training in federally assisted multifamily housing—substantially improving cardiac emergency response for low-income residents—while increasing federal spending, imposing some administrative requirements on small providers, and leaving non-subsidized multiunit residents without the same protections.
Residents of federally assisted multifamily housing (especially low-income renters and seniors) would gain increased access to AEDs and CPR training, improving survivors' chances from cardiac arrest.
Federally assisted multifamily housing programs would receive sustained federal funding ($25M/year FY2027–FY2031), enabling scale-up and longer-term program stability for AED placement and training.
Owners/operators of eligible housing (including small property managers) partnering with qualified health entities would get federal funds to buy and maintain AEDs and supplies, reducing their out-of-pocket costs and barriers to installing devices.
Renters and homeowners in non-federally assisted multiunit housing would be excluded from the program, leaving many multiunit residents without the same improved AED access and training.
Taxpayers would ultimately bear increased federal spending due to the $25M annual authorization, which could add budgetary pressure or require offsets elsewhere.
Small property managers and some owners would face administrative requirements to partner with qualified health entities and comply with program rules, creating additional operational burden.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Official title: 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.
Introduced May 29, 2026 by Daniel Goldman · Last progress May 29, 2026
Authorizes HHS to award grants to owners/operators of eligible federally assisted multifamily housing (working with qualified health care partners) to increase resident access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR training. Grants may pay for AED purchase, maintenance, replacement, training, program materials, and emergency response planning. Defines eligible housing programs, requires stakeholder consultation and a report to Congress within two years of first awards, and funds the program at $25 million per year for FY2027–FY2031, available until expended.