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The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, U.S., August 15, 2023. Photo by Kevin Wurm/REUTERS

WATCH: Mayorkas, Becerra testify in Senate hearing for additional security and health funding

By News Desk

HHS Secretary Becerra visits a Washington Pharmacy

Health secretary Becerra slams Texas abortion pill ruling as ‘reckless’ and ‘not America’

The nation's top health official said Sunday that a court ruling threatening the availability of a main drug used in medication abortion was “not America" and he did not rule out defying the judge's order if necessary.

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra speaks to attendees at a convention in New York City, U.S., April 7, 2022. Photo by Eduardo Munoz/REUTERS

Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Tuesday that the government will award millions of dollars for states to plan how clinics can offer more on-demand help for people in crisis.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xaviar Becerra holds a news conference to unveil the Biden administration's action plan following the overturning of Roe v Wade, at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, U.S., June 28, 2022. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS

U.S. declares health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body.

By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Number of uninsured Americans drops to an all-time low

The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

WATCH: Biden administration rolls out new 988 suicide and crisis hotline

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

The Biden administration is launching a new national hotline – 988 – for mental health emergencies.

WATCH: Biden Health Secretary Xavier Becerra pledges medication abortion access

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press

President Joe Biden's top health official said Tuesday that “every option is on the table” when it comes to helping women access abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

WATCH: More Covid-funding needed to meet global needs, Becerra says

By Associated Press

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus give remarks on World Health Day on Thursday.

WATCH: HHS budget pays for education and health, including preparation for next pandemic, says Becerra

By News Desk and Associated Press

The proposed 2023 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services will allow the government to make needed investments in education and health, including for the next pandemic to come after COVID-19, Secretary Xavier Becerra said on Tuesday.

WATCH: New Covid-19 funding necessary to continue efforts against pandemic, says HHS secretary

By News Desk and Associated Press

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testifies Thursday on President Joe Biden's proposed 2023 budget in hearing of the the House Budget Committee.