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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.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1984
Bill 118 hr 1984, also known as the "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," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences within the National Institutes of Health for the fiscal year 2024.
The bill proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for this specific department, which is responsible for conducting research on the impact of environmental factors on human health. By placing a cap on the funds that can be allocated to this department, the bill seeks to control spending and ensure that resources are being used efficiently.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to limit funding for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in order to prioritize other areas of research within the Department of Health and Human Services. They believe that by restricting funds for this department, resources can be redirected to more pressing health issues. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that cutting funding for research on environmental health could have negative consequences for public health. They believe that studying the impact of environmental factors on human health is crucial for understanding and addressing health disparities and preventing diseases. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1984 raises important questions about the allocation of funds within the Department of Health and Human Services and the priorities of health research in the United States. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential implications of limiting funding for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences before making a decision on this bill.
The bill proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for this specific department, which is responsible for conducting research on the impact of environmental factors on human health. By placing a cap on the funds that can be allocated to this department, the bill seeks to control spending and ensure that resources are being used efficiently.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to limit funding for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in order to prioritize other areas of research within the Department of Health and Human Services. They believe that by restricting funds for this department, resources can be redirected to more pressing health issues. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that cutting funding for research on environmental health could have negative consequences for public health. They believe that studying the impact of environmental factors on human health is crucial for understanding and addressing health disparities and preventing diseases. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1984 raises important questions about the allocation of funds within the Department of Health and Human Services and the priorities of health research in the United States. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential implications of limiting funding for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences before making a decision on this bill.
Congressional Summary of HR 1984
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1984
Bill HR 1984 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1984 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1984's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1984
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 1984
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Environmental health
- Executive agency funding and structure
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1984
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1984
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