This bill would restore the Prevention and Public Health Fund to $2 billion in annual funding starting in fiscal year 2025 and continuing indefinitely. The fund, created as part of the Affordable Care Act, supports disease prevention and public health programs run by federal agencies, states, and local health departments, including efforts in vaccination, tobacco prevention, mental health, and chronic disease prevention. According to the bill's findings, prevention programs are cost-effective, with every dollar spent on prevention saving approximately $6 in future healthcare costs and vaccines generating even greater savings. The legislation specifically aims to strengthen public health infrastructure to help control infectious diseases, prevent chronic conditions, and better prepare the country for future health emergencies. The bill was introduced in November 2024 and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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