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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.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1958
Bill 118 hr 1958, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Health for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services for rural health programs in the fiscal year 2024.
The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Rural Health programs, which are designed to improve access to healthcare services in rural areas. By placing a cap on the funds that can be used for these programs, the bill aims to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to address the unique healthcare needs of rural communities.
Supporters of the bill argue that by limiting the availability of funds, it will encourage the Department of Health and Human Services to prioritize and target resources to areas with the greatest need, ultimately leading to better outcomes for rural residents. Critics, however, are concerned that placing restrictions on funding could potentially limit access to essential healthcare services for rural populations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1958 represents an ongoing debate about how best to allocate resources to address healthcare disparities in rural areas, and the potential impact of funding limitations on the effectiveness of rural health programs.
The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Rural Health programs, which are designed to improve access to healthcare services in rural areas. By placing a cap on the funds that can be used for these programs, the bill aims to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to address the unique healthcare needs of rural communities.
Supporters of the bill argue that by limiting the availability of funds, it will encourage the Department of Health and Human Services to prioritize and target resources to areas with the greatest need, ultimately leading to better outcomes for rural residents. Critics, however, are concerned that placing restrictions on funding could potentially limit access to essential healthcare services for rural populations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1958 represents an ongoing debate about how best to allocate resources to address healthcare disparities in rural areas, and the potential impact of funding limitations on the effectiveness of rural health programs.
Congressional Summary of HR 1958
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration for rural health.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1958
Bill HR 1958 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1958 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1958's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1958
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1958
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Rural conditions and development
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1958
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 Rural Health for fiscal year 2024.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1958
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