Rules Resource for H.R. 1217 – To Repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund
Summary
Section 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) allocates $17.75 billion, in direct spending, from FY2012-FY2021 to provide for “expanded and sustained national investment in prevention and public health programs to improve health and help restrain the rate of growth in private and public sector health care costs.” H.R. 1217 would repeal this Prevention and Public Health Fund and rescinds unobligated funds made available by Section 4002.
Type of Rule
Structured rule for consideration of H.R. 1217. Reported by voice vote.
Amendments
H.R. 1217 | Republican | Democratic | Bipartisan |
Submitted | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Withdrawn | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Made in Order | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Other Elements of the Rule
- Debate Time: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Foxx/Hastings
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor on: April 13, 2011.