US Congress meets to discuss new public health legislation
美國國會召開會議，討論新的公共衛生法案
On April 15, 2026, the U.S.
2026年4月15日，美國眾議院衛生小組委員會召開了一場名為「更健康的美國：改善公共衛生的立法提案」的聽證會。
House Subcommittee on Health held a hearing titled "Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health."
此會議是當前國會議程的核心，重點在於旨在改善農村醫療、疾病研究及預防性護理的法案，以配合「讓美國再次健康」（Make America Healthy Again）的政策倡議。
This meeting, central to the current congressional agenda, focused on bills aimed at rural healthcare, disease research, and preventative care, aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" policy initiative.
立法者審查了各項提案，包括《凱·哈根蜱蟲法案》（Kay Hagan Tick Act）的重新授權，以及《促進美國人體育活動法案》（Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act）等倡議。
Lawmakers reviewed various proposals, including the reauthorization of the Kay Hagan Tick Act and initiatives like the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act.
此次聽證會是在總統發布2027財政年度預算案後舉行，該預算案提議將衛生與公共服務部（HHS）的撥款削減12.5%，並將各機構改組為一個新的「健康美國管理局」（Administration for a Healthy America）。
The hearing follows the recent release of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which proposes a 12.5% reduction in HHS funding and a reorganization of agencies into a new Administration for a Healthy America.
在國會大廈外，倡導者持續推動心臟急救資金的撥款，而其他團體則為全球醫療保護進行示威。
Outside the Capitol, advocates continue to push for cardiac emergency funding, while other groups demonstrate for global healthcare protection.
隨著國會結束為期兩週的休會，在6月的最後期限前，其面臨著財政談判的緊迫時間表。
This session highlights the ongoing efforts of legislators to reform healthcare delivery while balancing complex federal budget priorities and intense external advocacy pressure.
