Robert Aderholt (R-AL)
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It allocates specific funding amounts for training programs, health research, public health services, elementary and secondary education, and higher education. The legislation includes funding provisions for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the National Institutes of Health, and student financial assistance programs like Pell Grants. It also places restrictions and conditions on the use of appropriated funds for various programs across these federal departments. Additionally, the bill outlines funding levels for related independent agencies such as the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Social Security Administration.
Yes· 3 of 33
- Scored +7
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
Significant funds are allocated for veteran employment, training, and assistance for those at risk of homelessness.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill provides massive appropriations for the National Institutes of Health to drive medical research.
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides massive investments in Head Start, child care, and educational support for children.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -8
Does this make abortion easier to get?
The bill prohibits the use of funds for abortion services except in specific cases of rape, incest, or life-endangering conditions.
- Scored -5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill prohibits funds from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or Critical Race Theory.
- Scored -4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill restricts funding for the National Museum of African American History and Culture and DEI initiatives.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Veterans' Employment Services: The bill provides $185,000,000 for Jobs for Veterans State grants under 38 U.S.C. 4102A(b)(5) to support disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives, which helps veterans secure employment and assistance.
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Support for Homeless Veterans: The bill allocates $65,500,000 from the General Fund of the Treasury to carry out programs to assist homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness under sections 2021, 2021A, and 2023 of title 38, United States Code, providing critical support to vulnerable individuals.
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Funding for Cancer Research: The legislation provides $7,462,159,000 for carrying out section 301 and title IV of the Public Health Service Act with respect to cancer through the National Cancer Institute, supporting medical research to combat the disease.
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Low-Income Energy Assistance: The bill appropriates $4,055,000,000 for making payments under subsections (b) and (d) of section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, helping low-income households manage their energy costs.
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Child Care Support: The legislation allocates $8,841,387,000 for carrying out the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to supplement State general revenue funds for child care assistance for low-income families.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Health Entities: Section 240 prohibits federal funds from being made available to entities described as "prohibited entities" under title X of the Public Health Service Act if they perform abortions outside of specific narrow exceptions, which could limit access to reproductive health services for individuals relying on those providers.
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Limitations on Federal Funding for Abortion: Section 506 dictates that none of the funds appropriated in the bill or in any trust fund may be expended for any abortion or for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion, potentially restricting healthcare coverage options.
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Prohibition on Certain Medical Treatments: Section 243 states that none of the funds made available by the Act may be used for any social, psychological, behavioral, or medical intervention performed for the purpose of intentionally changing the body of an individual to no longer correspond to the individual's biological sex, which may limit access to specific medical care.
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Restrictions on Student Loan Programs: Section 319 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to terminate the authority to make subsidized Federal Direct Stafford loans to undergraduate students for any period of instruction beginning on or after July 1, 2027, which may increase the loan burden for students.
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Defunding Higher Education for Certain Student Participation: Section 313 mandates that none of the funds made available by the Act may be used to provide financial assistance to an educational institution that allows an individual whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity designated for women or girls, potentially jeopardizing institutional funding and student opportunities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill provides massive investments in Head Start, child care, and educational support for children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides extensive funding for child care assistance, Pell Grants, and social service grants. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill includes heavy investments in special education, vocational rehabilitation, and disability services. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides substantial funding for both K-12 and postsecondary education programs. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Dedicated funding is provided for veterans' employment, training, and assistance with homelessness. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for Native American programs within the WIOA and Indian Tribes through various programs. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill allocates funds for Railroad Retirement and Social Security benefits. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill includes significant funding for the Older Americans Act and aging and disability services. Would women be better off under this? — The bill funds the Women's Bureau to promote interests in the workforce. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill includes funding for various social support programs that benefit middle-income families. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill restricts funding for the National Museum of African American History and Culture and DEI initiatives.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill provides massive appropriations for the National Institutes of Health to drive medical research. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill provides substantial funding for medical countermeasures, vaccine production, and pandemic influenza response. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill provides funding for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill allocates significant funds for public health preparedness and pandemic response capabilities. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Substantial funding is directed to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — The bill provides funding for various administration and management activities related to the ACA. Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill prohibits the use of funds for abortion services except in specific cases of rape, incest, or life-endangering conditions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill provides significant funding for Social Security administration and benefit payments. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill allocates over $8.8 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill includes significant funding for aging, disability services, and special education through IDEA. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Significant funding is allocated to social service block grants and community services block grants. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill provides funding for community development corporations to finance construction and rehabilitation. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill provides funding for the care and management of unaccompanied alien children. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prohibits funds from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or Critical Race Theory.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill allocates over $24 billion for Pell Grants and student financial assistance. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill provides significant funding for Title I, Impact Aid, and school improvement programs. Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — The bill provides funding for student loan servicing operations.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Significant funds are allocated for veteran employment, training, and assistance for those at risk of homelessness. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill provides funding for safeguarding national security information and countering cybersecurity threats. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill authorizes funding for international health activities and personnel support abroad. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill restricts academic collaborations with entities controlled by the Chinese government.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds workforce training, apprenticeships, and job corps programs to assist job seekers. Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs? — The bill provides funding for state unemployment insurance and trade adjustment assistance. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Funding for job training and workforce development supports overall economic participation. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill restricts the National Labor Relations Board from using funds for organizing agricultural laborers. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill includes several rescissions of unobligated balances totaling over $2 billion.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Funding is directed toward rural health and rural hospital maintenance.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires agencies to submit detailed operating plans and reports on contract awards.
- 6/11/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-696, by Mr. Aderholt.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.
- Bill introduced.