US HR1043

Expresses support for designating February 2026 as "American Heart Month," continuing an annual presidential proclamation tradition since 1964

Recognizes cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming over 940,000 lives in 2022—more than all cancers and chronic lower respiratory disease combined

Highlights the economic burden of cardiovascular disease: $417.9 billion in healthcare costs and lost productivity (2020-2021), with projected costs exceeding $1 trillion by 2035 if not addressed

Reaffirms U.S. commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease through awareness promotion, research support, and improving access to affordable quality care

Encourages all Americans to learn about their cardiovascular disease risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, poor diet, nicotine exposure, physical inactivity, poor sleep, obesity, and diabetes