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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparendness and Response for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1972

Bill 118 hr 1972, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response 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 (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for public health preparedness and response efforts in the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for these agencies, potentially impacting their ability to effectively respond to public health emergencies and disasters. This limitation could have significant implications for the CDC's ability to carry out its mission of protecting public health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

It is important to note that the bill does not specify the exact amount of funds that will be restricted, but rather sets a general limitation on the availability of funds for these agencies. This lack of specificity could lead to uncertainty and potential challenges in planning and executing public health preparedness and response activities. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1972 raises concerns about the potential impact on public health efforts and the ability of HHS and the CDC to effectively respond to emergencies and protect the health and safety of the American people. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the implications of this bill and ensure that adequate resources are available to support public health preparedness and response efforts.

Congressional Summary of HR 1972

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for public health preparedness and response.

Current Status of Bill HR 1972

Bill HR 1972 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1972 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1972's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1972

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1972

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1972

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparendness and Response for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparendness and Response for fiscal year 2024.

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