S.1911 - Healthy Equipping And Lending Technical Help Panel Act; HEALTH Panel Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1911, 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 on health and healthcare issues. The bill outlines the panel's duties, membership structure, and reporting requirements.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would formalize a health advisory panel within the CBO, potentially improving the accuracy and depth of the CBO's analysis of healthcare legislation and policy. This could lead to more informed decision-making by Congress on healthcare matters. The panel's reports would be publicly available, increasing transparency.
Potential Benefits
- Improved accuracy of CBO cost estimates for healthcare legislation.
- Enhanced understanding of the economic and non-economic impacts of healthcare policies.
- Increased transparency in healthcare policy analysis through public reports.
- Expert advice available to Congress on complex healthcare issues.
- Better-informed healthcare policy decisions.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for conflicts of interest among panel members, despite disclosure requirements.
- Risk of the panel's recommendations being influenced by political considerations.
- Increased administrative burden and costs associated with operating the panel.
- Possible delays in CBO reports due to the panel's review process.
- The panel's advice may not always be followed by the CBO or Congress.
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 providing for the general welfare. The creation of an advisory panel to improve budget analysis falls under this purview. There are no apparent infringements on individual rights or liberties.
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).