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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals for fiscal year 2024.

1/28/2025, 12:51 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2017

Bill 118 hr 2017, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Office of the Secretary and the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds for these specific departments within the HHS, which are responsible for overseeing Medicare hearings and appeals. By placing a cap on the funds that can be used by these offices, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer money is being used efficiently and effectively within the HHS.

This limitation on funds is intended to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the HHS, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and in line with the priorities of the department. By setting a specific budget for the Office of the Secretary and the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, the bill aims to prevent any potential misuse or overspending of taxpayer dollars within these departments. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2017 seeks to promote transparency and efficiency within the HHS by placing restrictions on the availability of funds for specific offices within the department for the fiscal year 2024.

Congressional Summary of HR 2017

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals.

Current Status of Bill HR 2017

Bill HR 2017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2017 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2017's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2017

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2017

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2017

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals for fiscal year 2024.

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