H.R.751 - Healthy Equipping And Lending Technical Help Panel Act; HEALTH Panel Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.751, the HEALTH Panel Act, aims to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This panel would provide technical expertise and recommendations to the CBO regarding health and healthcare issues. The bill outlines the panel's duties, membership structure, and reporting requirements, seeking to improve the accuracy and relevance of the CBO's analysis in the healthcare sector.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would formalize the role of health advisors within the CBO, potentially leading to more informed cost estimates and policy analysis related to healthcare legislation. This could influence future healthcare policy decisions by providing Congress with more specialized and detailed information. The panel's reports and recommendations would also be publicly available, increasing transparency.
Potential Benefits
- Improved accuracy of CBO cost estimates for healthcare legislation.
- Enhanced technical expertise available to the CBO.
- Increased transparency through public reporting of panel recommendations and CBO utilization.
- Better-informed healthcare policy decisions by Congress.
- Inclusion of diverse expertise from various healthcare fields.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for political influence in panel appointments.
- Risk of conflicts of interest among panel members.
- Increased administrative burden and costs for the CBO.
- Possible delays in CBO reports due to panel review processes.
- No guarantee that CBO will fully integrate panel recommendations.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the US Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, including budgeting and spending. The creation of a health advisory panel supports Congress's ability to make informed decisions regarding healthcare policy and related budgetary matters. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).