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Introduced
06/24/2019
06/24/2019
In Committee
06/24/2019
06/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Increases annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). (The PPHF assets are distributed to various agencies throughout the Department of Health and Human Services to (1) conduct community and clinical prevention initiatives, (2) research and track public health threats, (3) develop the public health infrastructure, and (4) other initiatives.)
AI Summary
This bill, the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, increases annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). The PPHF provides funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct community and clinical prevention initiatives, research and track public health threats, develop the public health infrastructure, and support other prevention-related programs. The bill aims to restore PPHF funding to $2 billion annually, which supporters argue will allow the fund to invest in more innovative, evidence-based public health programs and maintain and expand investments in programs with demonstrated success, ultimately reducing healthcare costs and improving the overall health and well-being of Americans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1944/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1944/BILLS-116s1944is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1944/BILLS-116s1944is.pdf.pdf |
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