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Budget Rules Change for Preventive Health Savings Scoring.

This bill changes how Congress calculates the long-term costs of new laws related to preventive health care. It requires budget analysts to formally estimate future savings (up to 20 years out) that result from investing in prevention today, such as wellness programs or screenings. While these savings estimates won't immediately affect current budget compliance rules, they provide lawmakers with crucial data showing that investing in public health can save taxpayer money in the long run.
Key points
Requires official long-term estimates (up to 20 years) of future budget savings resulting from preventive health care legislation.
Aims to encourage funding for public health programs by demonstrating that prevention reduces future government healthcare costs.
The savings estimates are supplementary information and do not change current rules for passing legislation or budget enforcement.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4464
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
Process start date: 2025-07-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventive Health Savings Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4464.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires official long-term estimates (up to 20 years) of future budget savings resulting from preventive health care legislation.
  • Aims to encourage funding for public health programs by demonstrating that prevention reduces future government healthcare costs.
  • The savings estimates are supplementary information and do not change current rules for passing legislation or budget enforcement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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