We are thrilled to share that The Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (S. 3757) passed unanimously in a late-night vote in the U.S. Senate! Thank you to Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Senator Dick Durbin, and Senator Todd Young for making the dream of $50 million in funding for congenital heart defect research over 5 years a reality.

This bipartisan legislation will authorize continued funding for congenital heart defect research and surveillance programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This will also be the first time this legislation will directly address the critical shortage of certified adult CHD care providers to create a workforce for the future. 

Thank you to every advocate who has participated in this campaign! Next up: CHFRA goes to the President’s desk.

The Children’s Heart Foundation is proudly collaborating with the Adult Congenital Heart Association, Conquering CHD, and Mended Little Hearts in support of the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024.