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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2006

Bill 118 hr 2006, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds available to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) specifically for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds allocated to the AHRQ, which is responsible for conducting research to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans. By placing a cap on the funds available to the AHRQ, this legislation may impact the agency's ability to carry out its research and fulfill its mission.

It is important to note that the bill does not eliminate funding for the AHRQ entirely, but rather sets a limit on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the agency for the specified fiscal year. This limitation may have implications for the types of research projects that the AHRQ is able to undertake, as well as the scope and impact of its work. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2006 represents a potential shift in funding priorities within the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically with regards to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The implications of this legislation on healthcare research and quality improvement efforts in the United States remain to be seen.

Congressional Summary of HR 2006

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Current Status of Bill HR 2006

Bill HR 2006 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2006 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2006's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2006

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 2006

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Health care quality
- Medical research

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2006

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for fiscal year 2024.

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