To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Health for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
The bill's limitation on funding is likely to impact the delivery of health services in rural areas, where resources are already scarce. Reducing available funding could affect various health initiatives, making it more challenging for rural health facilities to provide essential services to local populations. Advocates for rural health have expressed concerns that such limitations could hinder improvements in health outcomes and accessibility in these underserved regions.
Summary
House Bill 1958 proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for the Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Health for the fiscal year 2024. Specifically, the bill sets the authorized funding amount at $317,794,000. This move is indicative of ongoing discussions about the allocation of federal resources, particularly in the context of rural health services that are often underfunded compared to urban counterparts.
Contention
Discussions around HB1958 may reveal a divide between those who argue for limited government spending and those who advocate for increased investment in public health, particularly in rural areas. Critics of the bill may point out that such financial restrictions could exacerbate existing disparities in healthcare access and quality for rural residents. The bill highlights ongoing tensions between fiscal responsibility and the need for adequate funding in sectors crucial to community wellbeing, such as healthcare.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Health Care Systems for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Health Care for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Family Planning for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Health Workforce, Construction and Capital Improvement Costs for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental Health for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Program Management for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agency and Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, for fiscal year 2024.