Health Policy News: Congressional Moves on Funding and Leadership Appointments
Senate appropriators and House Republicans are moving forward with a full-year CR and budget resolution, alongside scheduling a confirmation hearing for Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to address healthcare leadership and funding challenges.
Published on March 31, 2025
Legislative efforts are intensifying as Senate appropriators work toward a full-year Continuing Resolution (CR) and House Republicans push their budget resolution. These actions, noted as early as March 3, 2025, aim to secure federal funding and forestall a government shutdown while addressing broader healthcare funding challenges.
In related developments, a confirmation hearing for Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is on the agenda. Recent supplemental reports indicate that momentum is building on key health leadership appointments, with additional confirmation votes occurring later in March. Together, these measures highlight the ongoing process to ensure both financial stability for government operations and the effective administration of healthcare policy in the near future.