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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 Minority Health and Health Disparities for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1995
Bill 118 hr 1995, also known as the "Limitation on Funds for National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Act," aims to restrict the availability of funds for the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a cap on the amount of funding that can be allocated to this specific institute, which focuses on addressing health disparities and promoting health equity among minority populations in the United States.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control government spending or redirect funds to other priorities. By placing a restriction on the funds available to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Congress may be signaling a shift in priorities or a desire to allocate resources differently within the Department of Health and Human Services.
It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities altogether, but rather sets a limit on the amount of money that can be allocated to this specific institute for the fiscal year 2024. This limitation may have implications for the institute's ability to carry out its research and programs aimed at reducing health disparities among minority populations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1995 represents a potential change in funding priorities within the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically with regard to addressing health disparities among minority populations. The impact of this limitation on the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities will depend on how it is implemented and the extent to which it affects the institute's ability to fulfill its mission.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control government spending or redirect funds to other priorities. By placing a restriction on the funds available to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Congress may be signaling a shift in priorities or a desire to allocate resources differently within the Department of Health and Human Services.
It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities altogether, but rather sets a limit on the amount of money that can be allocated to this specific institute for the fiscal year 2024. This limitation may have implications for the institute's ability to carry out its research and programs aimed at reducing health disparities among minority populations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1995 represents a potential change in funding priorities within the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically with regard to addressing health disparities among minority populations. The impact of this limitation on the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities will depend on how it is implemented and the extent to which it affects the institute's ability to fulfill its mission.
Congressional Summary of HR 1995
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1995
Bill HR 1995 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1995 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1995's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1995
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 1995
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Minority health
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1995
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 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 Minority Health and Health Disparities for fiscal year 2024.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1995
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