Bills · HR 1715
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1715AppropriationsGovernment trust funds
Public Health Funding Restoration Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the resources available for preventing illnesses and protecting community health. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a stable and significant funding increase for programs designed to keep people healthy and stop diseases before they spread.
This matters because a strong public health system can reduce healthcare costs in the long run by preventing expensive treatments for avoidable conditions. Without this bill, funding for these prevention programs might remain at lower levels, potentially hindering efforts to control infectious diseases, address chronic health issues, and respond effectively to future public health crises. It's about investing in wellness now to avoid larger health and economic problems later.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill increases the annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund to $2 billion.
This provision ensures a substantial and consistent financial commitment to public health prevention programs.
PROVISION 02
The increased funding would begin in fiscal year 2026 and continue every year thereafter.
This establishes a long-term, predictable funding stream for public health initiatives.
PROVISION 03
It amends Section 4002(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to reflect this new funding level.
This formally integrates the increased funding into existing healthcare law, ensuring its legal basis.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
21
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 34 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1715
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1715AppropriationsGovernment trust funds
Public Health Funding Restoration Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
34
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
