Bill Summary
This bill aims to limit the amount of funds available for the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) within the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2024. This limitation applies to any funds appropriated or otherwise made available for NIAMS and sets the maximum amount at $605,065,000. This legislation was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in order to control the budget for this particular department and program.
Possible Impacts
1. The limitation on funds for the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases may affect the availability of research grants and funding for scientists and researchers working in this field. This could potentially impact their ability to conduct important studies and make scientific breakthroughs.
2. The limitation on funds may also affect the availability of resources and treatments for individuals with arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, and skin diseases. This could limit their access to necessary medical care and potentially impact their quality of life.
3. The limitation on funds could also affect the overall progress and advancements in the field of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Without sufficient funding, there may be delays in developing new treatments and cures, which could have a significant impact on individuals living with these conditions.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1986 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1986
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of
Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for fiscal
year 2024.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 29, 2023
Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Rosendale, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Good of Virginia,
Mr. Roy, and Mr. Crane) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of
Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for fiscal
year 2024.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND
SKIN DISEASES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, amounts authorized
to be appropriated or otherwise available for Department of Health and
Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute of
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for fiscal year 2024
may not exceed $605,065,000.
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