North Dakota CERPs Bill Signing Thanks to your advocacy, legislation (H.B. 1363) requiring Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in North Dakota schools and athletic events will be signed into law by Governor Kelly Armstrong on June 3. It’s time to celebrate and you’re invited to join us! H.B. 1363 Ceremonial Bill Signing Tuesday, June 3, 2025,…Read More…

Wisconsin families are struggling to find available, affordable, and high-quality childcare. It has become a crisis as they encounter long waitlists, closing centers, and blown schedules. The reality is childcare is a must for parents with young children so they can work and provide for their families. We are committed to building longer, healthier lives…Read More…

Did you know that heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in new mothers in the U.S.? Over the last 20 years, severe pregnancy health problems have increased nearly 200%. That’s why we are working on vital maternal health legislation that would provide Medicaid coverage of Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) monitoring for…Read More…

The American Heart Association along with the NFL and the Smart Heart Sports Coalition has launched a nationwide campaign to prevent deaths from cardiac arrest, especially in high school athletes. We are working to ensure public policies make the resources available for schools to adopt and implement Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPS) including ensuring school…Read More…

All of us want to provide our families with nutritious food because we know a healthy diet leads to longer, healthier lives. But, for some individuals who have served our country, the ability to put food on the table for their family is not guaranteed and they are struggling. The Illinois legislature is considering expanding…Read More…

Legislation (HB 2529) that would ensure schools have an emergency response plan in place in case a cardiac event happens on school grounds is in the Joint Ways and Means Education subcommittee and we need your help! Email committee members today and ask them to prioritize and vote YES HB 2529!Read More…

Has heart disease or stroke impacted you or the life of a loved one? Share your story with us today.Read More…

In Washington D.C., your state capitol and in towns of all sizes, relationships matter and can sometimes be the difference between an issue being set aside or made a priority. While the American Heart Association is constantly working to strengthen our relationships with lawmakers, we know that many of you may have relationships with one…Read More…

Missouri lawmakers only have 4 more days to pass the budget. Now is the time to speak up and ensure that your representatives prioritize saving lives by implementing and funding Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs). Urge your lawmaker to support CERPs today! Every year, 23,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital in people under…Read More…

Arizona lawmakers are currently discussing funding for programs in our state. Now is the time for us to speak up to ensure lawmakers prioritize support for critical programs that impact our heart and brain health, including: 1. $1 million to support legislation requiring Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in high school athletic venues and sporting events;…Read More…