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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

USA119th CongressHR-5304| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2025
Robert B. Aderholt

Robert B. Aderholt

Republican Representative

Alabama

Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill provides appropriations for the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education (ED), along with several related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It outlines specific funding levels and conditions for a wide array of federal programs and operations, while also implementing various policy directives and limitations on spending. For the Department of Labor, the bill allocates substantial funds for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) , supporting adult and dislocated worker training, national programs, and apprenticeships. It also funds Job Corps operations and construction, federal unemployment benefits, and state unemployment insurance and employment service operations. Key provisions include funding for Veterans' Employment and Training programs and administrative expenses for agencies like the Employee Benefits Security Administration and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Notably, the bill renames the Corporation for National and Community Service to the America First Corps and includes provisions affecting H-2B visa programs and prohibiting the enforcement of certain DOL rules. Within the Department of Health and Human Services, significant appropriations are directed to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for primary health care, health workforce initiatives, maternal and child health, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) receives funding for immunization, infectious disease prevention, chronic disease prevention, and public health preparedness. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is allocated billions for medical research across numerous institutes, including cancer, heart, lung, blood, and mental health. The bill also funds the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. The bill provides substantial funding for Medicaid and payments to health care trust funds through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), alongside resources for combating healthcare fraud and abuse. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) receives appropriations for child support enforcement, low-income home energy assistance, refugee and entrant assistance, and the Child Care and Development Block Grant , including significant funding for Head Start . The Administration for Community Living (ACL) supports aging and disability services, while the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) focuses on medical countermeasures and emergency response. For the Department of Education, the bill appropriates funds for Education for the Disadvantaged (Title I) , Impact Aid , and School Improvement Programs . Special Education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) receive significant allocations. Higher education is supported through various programs under the Higher Education Act (HEA) , including Pell Grants and Historically Black College and University Capital Financing. Policy riders for ED include prohibitions on certain Title IX rules, restrictions on student debt relief actions, and requirements for institutions regarding antisemitic conduct. General provisions across all agencies include limitations on fund transfers, prohibitions on using funds for propaganda or lobbying, and requirements for transparency in federal funding. The bill also contains several policy riders related to social issues, such as prohibitions on abortion funding, restrictions on human embryo research, and limitations on promoting drug legalization. Furthermore, it includes prohibitions on implementing specific Executive Orders related to climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and restricts funding for certain foreign entities and research activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7614
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8295
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9029
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6470
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3358
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2587
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Sep 11, 2025
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-271, by Mr. Aderholt.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7614
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8295
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9029
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6470
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3358
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018


  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2587
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.


  • September 11, 2025
    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-271, by Mr. Aderholt.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • S 119-2587: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
AbortionAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAgingAppropriationsAsiaAthletesBirth defectsBlood and blood diseasesCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCensus and government statisticsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareChinaCivil actions and liabilityCoalCommittee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely DisabledCommutingComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorporation for National and Community ServiceCubaCultural exchanges and relationsDepartment of EducationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of LaborDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnvironmental healthEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFederal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceFederal Mine Safety and Health Review CommissionFirearms and explosivesForeign laborFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHereditary and development disordersHigher educationHIV/AIDSHousing and community development fundingHuman traffickingImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet, web applications, social mediaIranLabor-management relationsLabor marketLabor standardsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLibraries and archivesMaineMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedicareMedicare Payment Advisory CommissionMental healthMiddle EastMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMiningMinority educationMinority healthMississippiMotor vehiclesMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational and community serviceNational Council on DisabilityNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)National Mediation BoardNeurological disordersNew HampshireNew York StateNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsOccupational Safety and Health Review CommissionOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationPension Benefit Guaranty CorporationPornographyPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationProtection of officialsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRailroad Retirement BoardRailroadsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaSchool administrationSchool athleticsSeafoodSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesSmuggling and traffickingSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSpecial educationState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsTrade adjustment assistanceUnemploymentVenezuelaVermontVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVocational and technical educationWages and earningsWomen's healthWorker safety and healthWorld healthYouth employment and child labor

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

USA119th CongressHR-5304| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2025
This bill provides appropriations for the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education (ED), along with several related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It outlines specific funding levels and conditions for a wide array of federal programs and operations, while also implementing various policy directives and limitations on spending. For the Department of Labor, the bill allocates substantial funds for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) , supporting adult and dislocated worker training, national programs, and apprenticeships. It also funds Job Corps operations and construction, federal unemployment benefits, and state unemployment insurance and employment service operations. Key provisions include funding for Veterans' Employment and Training programs and administrative expenses for agencies like the Employee Benefits Security Administration and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Notably, the bill renames the Corporation for National and Community Service to the America First Corps and includes provisions affecting H-2B visa programs and prohibiting the enforcement of certain DOL rules. Within the Department of Health and Human Services, significant appropriations are directed to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for primary health care, health workforce initiatives, maternal and child health, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) receives funding for immunization, infectious disease prevention, chronic disease prevention, and public health preparedness. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is allocated billions for medical research across numerous institutes, including cancer, heart, lung, blood, and mental health. The bill also funds the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. The bill provides substantial funding for Medicaid and payments to health care trust funds through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), alongside resources for combating healthcare fraud and abuse. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) receives appropriations for child support enforcement, low-income home energy assistance, refugee and entrant assistance, and the Child Care and Development Block Grant , including significant funding for Head Start . The Administration for Community Living (ACL) supports aging and disability services, while the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) focuses on medical countermeasures and emergency response. For the Department of Education, the bill appropriates funds for Education for the Disadvantaged (Title I) , Impact Aid , and School Improvement Programs . Special Education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) receive significant allocations. Higher education is supported through various programs under the Higher Education Act (HEA) , including Pell Grants and Historically Black College and University Capital Financing. Policy riders for ED include prohibitions on certain Title IX rules, restrictions on student debt relief actions, and requirements for institutions regarding antisemitic conduct. General provisions across all agencies include limitations on fund transfers, prohibitions on using funds for propaganda or lobbying, and requirements for transparency in federal funding. The bill also contains several policy riders related to social issues, such as prohibitions on abortion funding, restrictions on human embryo research, and limitations on promoting drug legalization. Furthermore, it includes prohibitions on implementing specific Executive Orders related to climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and restricts funding for certain foreign entities and research activities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7614
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8295
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9029
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6470
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3358
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2587
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Sep 11, 2025
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-271, by Mr. Aderholt.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7614
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8295
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9029
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6470
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3358
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018


  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2587
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.


  • September 11, 2025
    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-271, by Mr. Aderholt.
Robert B. Aderholt

Robert B. Aderholt

Republican Representative

Alabama

Appropriations Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • S 119-2587: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAgingAppropriationsAsiaAthletesBirth defectsBlood and blood diseasesCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCensus and government statisticsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareChinaCivil actions and liabilityCoalCommittee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely DisabledCommutingComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorporation for National and Community ServiceCubaCultural exchanges and relationsDepartment of EducationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of LaborDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnvironmental healthEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFederal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceFederal Mine Safety and Health Review CommissionFirearms and explosivesForeign laborFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHereditary and development disordersHigher educationHIV/AIDSHousing and community development fundingHuman traffickingImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet, web applications, social mediaIranLabor-management relationsLabor marketLabor standardsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLibraries and archivesMaineMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedicareMedicare Payment Advisory CommissionMental healthMiddle EastMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMiningMinority educationMinority healthMississippiMotor vehiclesMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational and community serviceNational Council on DisabilityNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)National Mediation BoardNeurological disordersNew HampshireNew York StateNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsOccupational Safety and Health Review CommissionOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationPension Benefit Guaranty CorporationPornographyPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationProtection of officialsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRailroad Retirement BoardRailroadsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaSchool administrationSchool athleticsSeafoodSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesSmuggling and traffickingSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSpecial educationState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsTrade adjustment assistanceUnemploymentVenezuelaVermontVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVocational and technical educationWages and earningsWomen's healthWorker safety and healthWorld healthYouth employment and child labor