This bill would restore annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund to $2 billion per year starting in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The Prevention and Public Health Fund, created as part of the Affordable Care Act, supports public health initiatives like vaccination programs, disease prevention, tobacco cessation, mental health services, and childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts across federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial health departments. The legislation targets Americans who benefit from public health services and disease prevention programs, as well as state and local health officials responsible for responding to health threats. According to the bill's findings, prevention investments are highly cost-effective, with every dollar spent on prevention saving nearly $6 in healthcare costs and every dollar spent on vaccines saving $16.50 in future medical expenses. The bill emphasizes that adequate prevention funding is essential for maintaining disease control capabilities, pandemic preparedness, and creating a more affordable and accessible healthcare system for all Americans.
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