This measure says the Senate believes the Department of Health and Human Services should undo a cutback in chances for the public to get notice and submit comments on policy changes. In plain terms, it urges HHS to restore more time and ways for people to speak up before health rules change .

If HHS follows this guidance, patients, families, health workers, and community groups would have more opportunities to share feedback that could shape health policies before they take effect .

• Who is affected: Anyone impacted by HHS rules (patients, providers, community groups).
• What changes: Restoring more public notice and comment opportunities on health policy changes.
• When: It’s a statement of the Senate’s position; HHS would need to act for changes to occur .