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.
Impact
The proposed funding cap will have substantial implications for state funding and health care systems that rely on federal resources. By limiting the budget, the bill could affect various health care initiatives and programs that depend on HRSA funding, potentially leading to reduced services or support for health care providers in multiple states. Proponents of the bill maintain that it will ensure fiscal responsibility, while opponents express concern that the limitation may hinder essential health services, particularly in underserved areas.
Summary
House Bill 1957 seeks to place a strict limitation on the availability of funds for the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically targeting the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Care Systems for the fiscal year 2024. The bill stipulates that the total funds authorized for this purpose cannot exceed $115,193,000. This significant decrease in funding represents an effort by its sponsors to rein in government spending, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Contention
There is considerable debate surrounding HB 1957, with supporters emphasizing the need for budgetary restraint and opponents arguing that placing significant limits on healthcare funding could have dire consequences for public health. Critics are particularly concerned that reducing federal funding to state healthcare systems will exacerbate existing healthcare inequalities and impede states’ abilities to respond effectively to health crises. The tension centers around balancing fiscal responsibility with the necessity of adequately funding healthcare services.
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 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 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 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.