The Trump administration is proposing nearly $40 billion in cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services budget, reducing it from approximately $121 billion to around $80.4 billion. The preliminary budget memo suggests eliminating numerous programs that address vital health issues, including autism and opioid recovery. Although Congress controls the final appropriations, this budget proposal reflects the administration's intent to reshape HHS under the banner of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health movement, focusing funds on a new initiative targeting key health areas like maternal health and mental health.
The proposed cuts would drop the H.H.S. budget from $121 billion to about $80.4 billion, eliminating numerous programs that tackle crucial public health issues.
While the proposed cuts outline drastic budget reductions, the power to enact them rests with Congress, indicating a potential battle over health funding.
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