To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
By placing a cap on the funding available to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, HB1984 could restrict the scope of research and initiatives focused on environmental health issues. This means that if the funding does not meet the demands of essential projects, critical research could be delayed or entirely halted. Stakeholders in the health and environmental sectors may face challenges in securing adequate resources needed to address ongoing and emerging health issues that have environmental roots, which could ultimately affect public health outcomes.
Summary
House Bill 1984 aims to set a funding limitation for the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically targeting the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for the fiscal year 2024. The bill specifies that the available funds for the department shall not exceed $774,707,000. This limitation on funding is a significant measure that could impact various health and environmental research initiatives funded by this institute, leading to potential reductions in ongoing projects or the initiation of new programs depending on their priority and relevance to public health concerns.
Contention
There are inherent tensions surrounding the funding limitations established by this bill. Supporters may argue that fiscal responsibility and prioritization are necessary, especially in the context of federal budget constraints. On the other hand, critics may view this move as detrimental to vital research that has far-reaching implications on health and safety standards concerning environmental exposures. The debate surrounding HB1984 reflects larger discussions about the balance between budgetary discipline and the necessity for robust funding in scientific research sectors that protect and promote public health.
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