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Thank you, Chairman Aderholt, and thank you to Ranking Member DeLauro and to all the members of the committee for being here today.
Our markup work continues with a bill of critical importance to Americans and our nation. The legislation before us funds the operations of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and other related agencies. From biomedical research to our classrooms—the impact of this measure on public health and education is one of great importance.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is my pleasure to present the fiscal year 2026 recommendations of the subcommittee on labor, health and human services, education, and related agencies to the full committee. I would like to thank you, Chairman Cole, for your longstanding leadership on the Labor-HHS bill and express my appreciation for Ranking Member DeLauro, who tirelessly champions her priorities for this bill. Ms. DeLauro and I may not always agree, but I very much appreciate her good faith efforts to work together wherever we can. The bill we present to the committee today balances the need for responsible fiscal stewardship while maintaining key investments in biomedical research, schools, and public health.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28.
