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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 on Aging for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1985

Bill 118 hr 1985, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for National Institute on Aging for Fiscal Year 2024 Act," aims to restrict the amount of funds available to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) within the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the funds that can be allocated to the NIA for research and programs related to aging and elderly populations.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control government spending or to prioritize funding for other areas within the Department of Health and Human Services. By restricting the funds available to the NIA, Congress may be signaling a shift in priorities or a desire to allocate resources differently within the department.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the NIA entirely, but rather sets a cap on the amount of money that can be allocated to the institute for the specified fiscal year. This limitation could potentially impact the NIA's ability to conduct research, provide services, or support programs that benefit the aging population. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1985 represents a decision by Congress to place restrictions on the funding available to the National Institute on Aging for the fiscal year 2024. The implications of this limitation on the NIA's work and the aging population it serves remain to be seen.

Congressional Summary of HR 1985

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Institute on Aging.

Current Status of Bill HR 1985

Bill HR 1985 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1985 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1985's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1985

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 1985

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1985

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

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