Aderholt, Cole at FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education 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 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) said, "The bill before you today balances the need for responsible fiscal stewardship, while maintaining key investments in biomedical research, America’s schools, and core public health. Following the President’s direction, we have taken a close line by line look at every program funded in this bill. And in several cases had to make difficult decisions on so called “nice to have” programs. We in Congress must prioritize resources to the greatest needs of the nation – not to programs that, while well intentioned, have shown limited long term impact or sustained benefit. While the bill reduces several programs and proposes many for elimination it also increases support for America's biodefense infrastructure, provides long needed lifelines for rural hospitals, and funds necessary basic science. The bill also responsibly addresses a shortfall in Pell grants, while providing a modest increase to students who receive Pell grants."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "At its core, this FY27 bill is about investing in the well-being and potential of America. Think about the people whose futures are shaped by the investments in this measure:
- The researcher searching for a breakthrough treatment.
- The student preparing for a career.
- The parent relying on a rural hospital.
- The worker learning a new trade.
Their success strengthens our communities and – ultimately – our country. This legislation invests in the biomedical research that keeps America at the forefront of discovery and innovation. It strengthens public health preparedness and biodefense capabilities. And it advances educational opportunities and high-quality care for rural America. At the same time, it recognizes that we owe taxpayers more than good intentions – we owe them real results. That means focusing resources on programs that deliver measurable outcomes, eliminating duplication, and restoring agencies to their core missions."
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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