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Healthcare Policy Prospects in the 118th Congress

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  • Senate Appropriations Committee: The Senate Appropriations Committee has jurisdiction to give out federal dollars from the budget to specific agencies and programs, making it important for NIH and CDC funding. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by a Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Budget Committee. Twelve subcommittees are tasked with drafting legislation to allocate funds to government agencies within their jurisdictions. This committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year for emergency expenses.

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