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Full Funding for Public Health Fund: Preventing Pandemics and Chronic Diseases.

This bill aims to fully restore the funding of the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) to $2 billion annually, starting in fiscal year 2021. This increased investment is crucial for strengthening state and local health programs, directly leading to better control of infectious diseases, more effective immunization efforts, and prevention of chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes. Greater focus on prevention is expected to significantly reduce future healthcare costs for all citizens.
Key points
Restoring annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) to $2 billion, starting in fiscal year 2021 and thereafter.
Strengthening State, local, Tribal, and territorial public health programs, including immunization, tobacco cessation, nutrition, and mental health initiatives.
Enhancing the nation's preparedness for future pandemics and epidemics by providing necessary resources to the CDC and local health departments.
Investments in prevention are projected to save $16.5 billion annually in healthcare spending within 5 years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1583
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Process start date: 2021-03-03