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.
Impact
If enacted, HB1955's funding cap could significantly affect various maternal and child health programs, including preventive services, health education, and direct care facilities that assist expectant mothers and young children. Such a financial restriction might lead to reduced services in regions that rely heavily on federal funding for public health initiatives. As a result, healthcare providers may experience challenges in maintaining the quality and accessibility of services aimed at these vulnerable populations, possibly resulting in a decrease in overall maternal and child health outcomes.
Summary
House Bill 1955 seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically targeting the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health programs for the fiscal year 2024. The bill establishes a quantified ceiling for appropriations, permitting no more than $926,789,000 to be appropriated for these health services, which aim to support both maternal and child healthcare initiatives across the nation. This measure is introduced by several congressional members who have raised concerns regarding budget allocations and expenditure within health services under the HHS.
Contention
The introduction of this bill has sparked debates among lawmakers and public health advocates. Supporters argue that the fiscal constraint is necessary for budgetary discipline and prioritizing expenditures in health sectors. However, opponents contend that limiting funds for maternal and child health can undermine efforts to address health disparities and critical healthcare needs. Discussions highlight the challenges of balancing fiscal responsibility with the need for comprehensive health services, illustrating a struggle between budget cutbacks and ensuring the welfare of mothers and children across the country.
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.
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, The Administration for Children and Families, Refugee and Entrant Assistance 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, The Administration for Children and Families, Social Services Block Grant for fiscal year 2024.