To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In his recent request for fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding, President Biden has asked Congress for a 24% increase in funding (to $47.9 million) for HHS Office for Civil Rights “to ensure protection of civil rights in healthcare.” In fact, this request is made underneath a heading that indicates that President Biden’s discretionary request “Increases Funding for Civil Rights Enforcement.” This request, which was also cited in the White House’s Fact Sheet outlining actions to address the Black Maternal Health Crisis, makes clear that the Biden-Harris Administration sees civil rights enforcement in healthcare as a priority.