HR 1715: Public Health Funding Restoration Act

Sponsors

Doris Matsui (D) CA

Cosponsors

Nanette Barragu00e1n (D) CA, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) FL, Kathy Castor (D) FL, Paul Tonko (D) NY, Jennifer McClellan (D) VA, Rashida Tlaib (D) MI, Steve Cohen (D) TN, Eleanor Norton (D) DC, Gilbert Cisneros (D) CA, Dina Titus (D) NV, Al Green (D) TX, Rau00fal Grijalva (D) AZ, Gerald Connolly (D) VA, Terri Sewell (D) AL, Seth Moulton (D) MA, Sarah Elfreth (D) MD, Yvette Clarke (D) NY, Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) IL, Shri Thanedar (D) MI, Robert Garcia (D) CA

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Policy Areas

Next Steps

The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The next steps include committee hearings, potential revisions, a committee vote, and then a vote by the full House of Representatives.

Social Impact

The bill aims to improve public health by increasing funding for prevention programs. This could lead to better health outcomes, reduced disease rates, and a healthier population. Improved public health can also contribute to a stronger economy and improved quality of life.

Business Impact

The bill's financial impact on businesses is largely indirect, as it primarily focuses on funding public health initiatives. Businesses may see reduced healthcare costs in the long run due to improved public health, but there could be short-term costs associated with compliance with new public health regulations.

Financial Impact

If passed, the bill would fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund at $2,000,000,000 annually. This would increase spending on disease prevention and public health programs, potentially reducing long-term healthcare costs. However, the immediate financial impact would be increased government spending.

Bill History

Thursday, February 27, 2025
IntroReferral - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Thursday, February 27, 2025
IntroReferral - Introduced in House

Thursday, February 27, 2025
IntroReferral - Introduced in House

Bill Text

Introduced in House February 27, 2025
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