The bill would set funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund at $2 billion for fiscal year 2026 and each year after. The fund supports prevention programs run by federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial health departments.
The fund supports efforts such as immunizations, tobacco prevention, and programs to prevent infectious disease, injuries, and chronic conditions. The bill does not describe a direct benefit for individuals.
The bill sets annual fund support at $2 billion starting in fiscal year 2026. It does not state how this funding would be paid for.
The bill’s findings say that prevention programs can protect health, help communities respond to public health threats, and reduce future health care costs.
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