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

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2000

Bill 118 hr 2000, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health Buildings and Facilities for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the funds allocated for the construction and maintenance of buildings and facilities within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be used for the construction, renovation, or maintenance of NIH buildings and facilities, in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. This limitation is intended to prevent any unnecessary or excessive spending on infrastructure projects within the NIH, while still allowing for essential maintenance and improvements to be made as needed.

By placing this restriction on the availability of funds for NIH buildings and facilities, the bill aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the HHS, while still ensuring that the NIH is able to continue its important work in advancing medical research and improving public health. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2000 seeks to strike a balance between the need for infrastructure improvements within the NIH and the importance of responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. It will be important for Congress to carefully consider the implications of this limitation on funding for NIH buildings and facilities as they debate and ultimately vote on the bill.

Congressional Summary of HR 2000

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Institutes of Health for its buildings and facilities.

Current Status of Bill HR 2000

Bill HR 2000 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2000 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2000's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2000

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 2000

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2000

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

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