Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Approps Act
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced: Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced: Jun 11, 2026
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Summary
Gives money to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for the 2027 fiscal year to fund their programs and activities.
What problem does this solve?
The government needs money to run important programs for workers, health, and schools each year. This bill provides the necessary funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education to operate for the 2027 fiscal year.
What does this bill do?
Ends subsidized student loans for undergraduates
Stops new subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduate students for any school term starting on or after July 1, 2027. Students may still be able to borrow the same total amount through unsubsidized loans.
Prohibits funding for most abortions
Bans the use of federal funds for any abortion or for any health benefits plan that covers abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.
Prohibits funding for gender-affirming care
Bans the use of federal funds for any medical procedure intended to change an individual's body to no longer match their biological sex.
Blocks funding for schools allowing transgender athletes in women's sports
Prevents any school or college from receiving federal funds if it allows a person whose biological sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity designated for women or girls.
Bans funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Prohibits any funds from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, training, programs, or offices. Also bans funding for any activity that promotes Critical Race Theory.
Prohibits COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates
Prevents any funds in the bill from being used to establish, implement, or enforce any mask or vaccine mandate related to COVID-19.
Funds student financial aid programs
Provides over $24.1 billion for student financial aid, including Pell Grants. Sets the maximum Pell Grant award for the 2027-2028 school year at $6,385.
Funds the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Allocates billions for medical research across various NIH institutes, including $7.46 billion for the National Cancer Institute and $6.6 billion for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Funds workforce training programs
Provides $2.6 billion for training and employment services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including funds for adult training, dislocated workers, and apprenticeship programs.
Funds mental health and substance abuse programs
Allocates over $2.7 billion for mental health programs, including $1 billion for the Mental Health Block Grant, and over $4 billion for substance abuse treatment, including $1.6 billion for State Opioid Response Grants.
Prohibits funding for certain Chinese labs and EcoHealth Alliance
Bans any funding from going to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, EcoHealth Alliance, Inc., or any lab controlled by the governments of China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
Rescinds funds from the American Rescue Plan
Takes back $162 million in unspent funds that were originally provided in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Prohibits OSHA from enforcing a heat safety rule
Prevents the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from using funds to finalize or enforce its proposed standard for preventing heat injury and illness in workplaces.
Who does this affect?
- Federal agencies (Labor, HHS, Education, SSA)
- State and local governments
- Students, patients, and workers receiving federal benefits
What is the real world impact?
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Funds government operations
Provides annual funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with several related agencies, allowing them to continue their work for the 2027 fiscal year.
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Influences education policy through funding
Uses funding rules to influence school policies by blocking money for schools that allow transgender athletes in women's sports or that promote concepts related to Critical Race Theory.
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Restricts public health mandates and research
Blocks federal funds from being used to create COVID-19 mask or vaccine mandates. Also stops funding for certain entities like the Wuhan Institute of Virology and for gain-of-function research.
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Advances social policy through funding restrictions
Includes several provisions that use federal funding to advance specific social policies. Prohibits federal funds from paying for most abortions, gender-affirming care, or research using fetal tissue from abortions.
When does this start?
Provides funding for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, though some provisions have different effective dates.
End of Subsidized Undergraduate Loans
The authority to make new subsidized Stafford loans to undergraduate students will end for any period of instruction beginning on or after July 1, 2027.
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Fiscal Year 2027 Funding
Most appropriations in the bill are for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.
Advance Appropriations for FY 2028
Provides advance funding for the first quarter of fiscal year 2028 for certain programs, such as Medicaid and Foster Care, to ensure they continue to operate without interruption.