Public Health Funding Restoration Act

This legislation, titled the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, aims to fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and underscore the importance of preventive care in the U.S. healthcare system. The bill specifically amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a consistent annual appropriation for this critical fund. Its core provision mandates that the Prevention and Public Health Fund receive $2,000,000,000 annually , beginning in fiscal year 2026 and continuing thereafter. The Act emphasizes that this funding is essential for State, local, Tribal, and territorial health departments to prevent and control infectious diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. It supports evidence-based initiatives such as immunizations, tobacco cessation, and mental health programs, which have proven effective in reducing healthcare costs. By restoring this funding, the bill seeks to enable more innovative public health programs, maintain successful ones, and strengthen the nation's capacity to respond to and prevent future public health crises.