Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB5609

Introduced
9/20/23  

Caption

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for security protection for the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases who served between January 1984 and December 2022.

Impact

If enacted, HB5609 would have a direct impact on federal spending practices regarding security for former officials, particularly those associated with health agencies. This could potentially influence how future security budgets are formulated, especially for past public directors connected with contentious public health actions taken during their service. It represents a shift towards scrutinizing the financial allocations for security detail services provided to former officials, which may lead to stricter regulations or considerations before approving similar protections in the future.

Summary

House Bill 5609 aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for security protection for the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), who served from January 1984 to December 2022. The bill's introduction reflects ongoing debates regarding government spending on security measures for individuals in public service, especially those in health-related roles amidst grievances surrounding the management of public health issues during their tenure. By specifically targeting this funding, the bill seeks to highlight perceived misallocations of taxpayer money.

Contention

The bill has elicited varied responses regarding its implications. Supporters argue that it curtails unnecessary federal spending, positioning it as a move towards fiscal responsibility. Detractors, however, might interpret this as undermining the importance of security for individuals who have served in high-risk roles, particularly during times of public health crises. Further, it raises questions about the precedent it sets for future funding decisions related to the security of public officials, potentially affecting their willingness to serve in such roles knowing their safety might not be prioritized.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB1980

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

US HB8091

To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content.

US HB1986

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

US HR1039

Recognizing the significance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the need for robust funding of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health.

US HB1978

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

US HB170

Domestic Security Using Production Partnerships and Lessons from Yesterday Act of 2023 or the Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2023 This bill establishes a program and sets out other requirements to promote domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) for infectious diseases and other public health emergencies. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program to enter into purchasing agreements for PPE produced domestically by manufacturers that are majority-owned and -operated by U.S. citizens. HHS must coordinate with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security on this program. In addition, the federal government must only procure, subject to limited exceptions, PPE that is produced domestically to prevent the transmission of an infectious disease. If using federal funds, states or localities must also procure PPE domestically. Further, the bill requires HHS to consult with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on a report about changes to federal requirements for PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of those changes on health care workers who cared for patients in 2020 and 2021.

US HR903

Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2023, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

US HB5525

Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024

US HB6150

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

US HB675

Domestic Security Using Production Partnerships and Lessons from Yesterday Act of 2025 or the Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2025This bill establishes a program and sets out other requirements to promote domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) to address infectious diseases and other public health emergencies.Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program to enter into purchasing agreements with eligible domestic manufacturers for PPE to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. To be eligible, manufacturers must be majority owned and operated by U.S. citizens and must manufacture a majority of their contracted products domestically, with 100% of products manufactured domestically by 2028. HHS must coordinate with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security on this program.In addition, the federal government must only procure, subject to limited exceptions, clothing or equipment that is produced domestically to prevent the transmission of an infectious disease. If using federal funds, states or localities must also procure such items domestically.Further, the bill requires HHS to submit to Congress a report about changes to federal requirements for PPE since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of those changes on health care workers who cared for patients in 2020 and 2021.

Similar Bills

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