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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights for fiscal year 2024.

4/2/2025, 12:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2020

Bill 118 hr 2020, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funding allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose limitations on the availability of funds for this specific department, potentially impacting its ability to carry out its functions and responsibilities.

The rationale behind this bill is not explicitly stated, but it may be related to concerns about the department's budget allocation, its priorities, or its performance. By placing restrictions on the funding available to the Office for Civil Rights, lawmakers may be seeking to exert control over its activities or to prompt changes in its operations.

If passed, this bill could have significant implications for the Department of Health and Human Services and its Office for Civil Rights. It could potentially lead to reduced resources for addressing civil rights issues within the department, impacting its ability to enforce laws and regulations related to healthcare, discrimination, and other civil rights matters. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2020 represents a potential shift in funding priorities within the Department of Health and Human Services, with implications for how civil rights issues are addressed and enforced in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 2020

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights.

Current Status of Bill HR 2020

Bill HR 2020 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2020 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2020's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2020

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 2020

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2020

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights for fiscal year 2024.

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