Who it affects
- U.S. heart and blood vessel research institutions
- National Institutes of Health
- Foundation board members and staff
- Private donors
In committeeHealth careScience
HEART Foundation Act
S. 5469 · Senate bill · Introduced Sept. 23, 2026
The HEART Foundation Act would establish a nonprofit foundation to raise private funds and provide grants to U.S. institutions researching heart and blood vessel disease.
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How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The foundation would have a federal charter but would not be a government agency.
- It would prioritize research on biological signs linked to heart and blood vessel problems occurring at younger ages.
- It could accept private donations and apply for federal research grants.
- The National Institutes of Health director would appoint five board members, including at least three with relevant expertise.
- The foundation would need yearly independent financial audits and reports on fundraising, grants, and research results.
- It could not engage in political advocacy, fund community organizing, or operate as a health care provider or insurer.
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How South Carolina voted
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A bill to establish the Heart Security Foundation, a federally chartered charitable and nonprofit corporation.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas (R-NC)
- Introduced
- Sept. 23, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Committees
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 23, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.