Key House committee approves $120 billion health spending bill
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A spending bill that would give a 24% funding boost to HHS healthcare research, public health preparedness and workforce training programs cleared the House Appropriations Committee Thursday.
HHS would get $120 billion in the bill, a significant increase compared to the the budgets approved during President Donald Trump's administration. The funding measure still must pass the House and Senate.
Key items for providers:
For the first time in 10 years, Congress is allowing earmarks, or funding requested by individual lawmakers for specific projects. The appropriations panel approved $367 million in earmarks to finance the construction and renovation of healthcare facilities and other related needs, including equipment. Some of the high-dollar projects that could be funded include $3.5 million for the Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York, for facilities and equipment, including telehealth infrastructure.