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HR 1715119th CongressIntroduced
Public Health Funding Restoration Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The bill restores annual funding to $2,000,000,000 for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, emphasizing evidence-based programs to combat chronic diseases, infectious illnesses, and public health threats while reducing long-term healthcare costs.
Key Points
- 1Restores full $2 billion annual funding to the Prevention and Public Health Fund under the Affordable Care Act.
- 2Supports programs targeting tobacco cessation, immunizations, mental health, and chronic disease prevention.
- 3Highlights cost savings: $1 spent on prevention saves $6 in healthcare costs, with vaccines saving $16.50 per dollar.
Impact Areas
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)State, local, tribal, and territorial health departmentsNational public health infrastructure and pandemic preparednessAmericans at risk of preventable diseases and health disparities
Generated by legislative-analysis-v1 on Nov 8, 2025