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FEDERALhearing transcript

House Budget Committee Hearing on the 2023 HHS Budget

Original title: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as the formal congressional review process for the proposed 2023 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services, which dictates federal funding levels for public health, social services, and pandemic response programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The agency's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year is subject to congressional review and potential modification.

House Committee on the Budget

The committee is responsible for reviewing the budget proposal and questioning the agency head regarding funding priorities.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a House Budget Committee hearing held on April 6, 2022, regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The hearing featured testimony from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and included opening statements from committee leadership.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on April 6, 2022, at 2:06 p.m. in the Cannon Building, Washington, D.C.
  • The subject of the hearing was the President's proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and remote participation by committee members.
  • The committee established specific protocols for remote participation, including camera requirements and microphone management.
  • The committee chair was authorized to declare recesses during the hearing due to potential floor votes.
  • The hearing record includes submitted letters and documents from Representatives Lauren Boebert, Ben Cline, Buddy Carter, and Sheila Jackson Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The purpose was to review and discuss the President's proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2023 fiscal year.
Who testified at this hearing?
Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, provided testimony.

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as the formal congressional review process for the proposed 2023 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services, which dictates federal funding levels for public health, social services, and pandemic response programs.

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Hybrid Hearing Protocols

The document highlights the formalization of hybrid hearing procedures, including specific rules for remote microphone muting and camera usage.

Connected Entities

personJason SmithRanking Member of the House Committee on the BudgetMap →
organizationHouse Committee on the BudgetThe committee conducting the hearingMap →
personJohn A. YarmuthChairman of the House Committee on the BudgetMap →
personXavier BecerraSecretary of the Department of Health and Human ServicesMap →
organizationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesThe federal department whose budget is under reviewMap →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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