S. 5430 — South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026

This section authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the CDC Director, to award supplemental grants to states already receiving federal heart health funding. The grants support culturally appropriate materials, community activities, research inclusion efforts, and studies on cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in disproportionately affected populations such as South Asian communities. It requires a report to Congress within two years and authorizes $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.