Federal grant program expands life-saving AED access in low-income housing
H.R. 9058 — Residential AED and CPR Preparedness Act of 2026 · Filed by Dan Goldman (D-NY) · 3 cosponsors · Introduced May 29, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill creates a $25 million annual federal grant program (2027–2031) to help owners and operators of federally subsidized apartment buildings install automated external defibrillators (AEDs), train residents and staff in CPR, and develop cardiac emergency response plans. Grants go to building owners partnering with qualified health care organizations (nonprofits or public entities), and funds can be used to purchase AEDs, batteries, maintenance, training materials, and equipment replacement.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a straightforward federal grant program designed to improve cardiac emergency preparedness in federally assisted housing. It allocates public funds to a clearly defined public health objective with no hidden mechanisms, tax carve-outs, or private sector immunity provisions.
What the text implies
- Grant recipients must partner with qualified health care entities (nonprofits or public agencies), which may create administrative burden and exclude some building owners unable to identify or negotiate partnerships.
- The bill does not mandate participation—it is a voluntary grant program—so uptake and geographic coverage will depend on application rates and HHS funding decisions, potentially leaving some eligible buildings without support.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
Nonprofit health care organizations (as qualified partners); AED manufacturers and suppliers (device sales and maintenance contracts); CPR training organizations and instructors