President Joe Biden has recently unveiled his proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025, with a focus on bolstering the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The plan aims to reduce daily costs for Americans while improving Social Security and Medicare programs.

"We can't reduce the health and well-being of Americans to a line on a spreadsheet. But we can transform the numbers on it into investments and services that sustain health and promote wellness for all Americans," said Xavier Becerra, Secretary, according to X.

According to a news release, Biden's budget is designed to build on the 15 million jobs created since he assumed office in 2021. The president seeks to raise taxes on the wealthy, curb unnecessary spending, and crack down on fraud. Additionally, it is noted that there are currently 300 million people insured under health insurance plans - a record number in the country's history.

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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra stated, "This budget lays out a vision for a nation that invests in all aspects of health, fosters innovation, and supports its most vulnerable. This budget continues our shift from a nation focused on illness to one that promotes wellness." He added that HHS is at the heart of some of the most critical issues for American families and this budget shows the Biden-Harris Administration's deep commitment to this work.

In addition to reducing healthcare costs and expanding coverage, the budget proposes enhancing maternal and reproductive health outcomes with an allocation of $390 million. The news release also highlights significant investment plans such as $20.8 million for mental health services, expansion of childhood education programs with $500 million, and numerous health improvements including $2.9 billion dedicated to research aimed at reducing cancer deaths by 50% over 25 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will receive $100 million to implement programs aimed at combating nicotine addiction and preventing cancer.