Aderholt, Cole at FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Act Subcommittee Markup
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2025 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) delivered the following remarks during the markup, “Our nation remains mired in persistently high inflation. The inflation, largely driven by excessive post‑pandemic spending and partisan reconciliation bills, has resulted in the largest spike in interest owed on the national debt in over 20 years. We must stop the out‑of‑control spending spree and take a critical view of some of these “nice to have” programs, including those contained in this bill.
"The bill before us represents a clear first step toward returning to fiscal responsibility, while ensuring that funding for critical and high-priority functions are maintained.
"The bill before us today reflects the challenges in achieving deficit reduction solely through reductions in discretionary spending. We cannot get our fiscal house in order solely through this Committee, but the Appropriations Committee is certainly part of the solution."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks, "The bill provides appropriate and fiscally responsible funding to ensure these departments can continue to perform their core missions while also acknowledging the fiscal realities facing our nation.
"The legislation maintains funding for important education programs, such as school safety measures and Pell Grants. It supports substance abuse and mental health programs and delivers funding for effective opioid response and treatment programs. It invests in impactful resources for the National Institutes of Health and also maintains safeguards for certain vulnerable populations, such as Americans with disabilities, our seniors, and veterans.
"Importantly, the bill pushes back on the Biden Administration’s out-of-touch progressive policy agenda, preventing this White House from finalizing or implementing controversial rules or executive orders. It also preserves longstanding bipartisan policy provisions protecting the right to life. "
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.
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