Protecting HHS Public Comment Opportunities

Summary#

This resolution expresses the Senate’s view that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a March 3, 2025, notice that would reduce public notice and comment opportunities. It also calls for affirming the practices in effect on February 27, 2025.

What it means for you#

If the recommendation were followed, people and organizations would keep the public notice and comment practices for HHS rulemaking that were in effect on February 27, 2025.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution states that public input helps create fair and sound rules and can reduce the risk of arbitrary, harmful, or ill-advised decisions. It says program beneficiaries, state and local governments, service providers, and organizations should have a chance to comment on proposed changes.

Opponents' View#

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