Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 28.
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) said, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, HHS, and Education bill prioritizes the core mission of the Appropriations Committee by balancing the need for responsible fiscal stewardship, while maintaining key investments for the people and institutions that strengthen our nation. Following the President’s direction, we have taken a close look at every program funded in this bill and worked to codify the Trump Administration’s efforts to end senseless progressive overreach. This bill advances educational opportunities, restores accountability, and ensures taxpayer dollars are directed towards core functions like biomedical research, biodefense infrastructure, and rural health. I want to thank Chairman Cole and my colleagues for their hard work on these efforts, and I look forward to continuing this process, investing in our people, and preparing our nation for the challenges and opportunities ahead."
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "America's strength has always been rooted in the talent, ingenuity, and determination of its people. The Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies bill focuses on enhancing that foundation. It supports the next generation of medical discoveries, strengthens public health preparedness, upholds educational opportunity, and equips Americans with the skills needed to thrive in a modern economy. It advances access to high-quality care for rural America and reinforces biodefense capabilities. And it includes investments for district-focused projects that support the needs of communities nationwide. At the same time, it restores accountability by streamlining duplicative programs, eliminating waste, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and responsibly. Chairman Aderholt has delivered a bill that recognizes a simple truth: our nation’s greatest resource is its people. By investing in their health, skills, and potential, this legislation helps ensure our country remains strong, competitive, and prepared for the future."
Subcommittee Chairman Aderholt's opening remarks are available here.
Chairman Cole's opening remarks are available here.
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides a total discretionary allocation of $189.3 billion, which is $5.6 billion (3%) below the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level. This bill prioritizes funding for biomedical research, biodefense, and rural health – and returns education back to the States. The bill advances President Trump’s bold vision to right-size Washington’s bloated bureaucracy while reining in runaway spending on social programs.
Key Takeaways
Bolsters U.S. health, national security, and border protections by:
Safeguards American taxpayer dollars and preserves core functions by:
Supports the Trump Administration and mandate of the American people by:
A summary of the bill is available here.
During the markup, Committee Republicans also stood with the America First agenda and rejected Democrat amendments that would have:
Adopted Amendments
Bill text, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
Bill report, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
A table of included Community Project Funding requests is available here.
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