Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1999

Introduced
3/29/23  
Refer
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health Office of the Director for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

The limitation on funding proposed in HB1999 could have considerable implications for health-related research and programs administered by the NIH. Reduced financial support may hinder progress in various health initiatives, potentially affecting areas such as medical research, grant funding for health studies, and overall public health initiatives. Stakeholders in the health sector may express concerns that such budget constraints can impede their ability to address pressing health challenges, especially those emerging from recent public health crises.

Summary

House Bill 1999 aims to impose a limitation on the availability of funds for the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director for the fiscal year 2024. The proposed funding cap is set at $1,909,075,000. This bill reflects ongoing debates surrounding federal budgeting and the prioritization of health funding within federal programs, particularly in light of shifting political dynamics in Congress.

Contention

There may be points of contention associated with this proposed funding cap, as supporters of increased funding often argue that substantial investments are necessary to advance healthcare research and public health initiatives. Conversely, proponents of the funding limitation may frame their position as necessary to promote fiscal responsibility and minimize government spending. The ongoing discourse surrounding this bill highlights a balance between ensuring adequate funding for health research and managing federal budgetary constraints.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB1985

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1997

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1995

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1992

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1975

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1983

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1991

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1976

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1990

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1981

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Science for fiscal year 2024.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.