Bill · H.R. 5304· House(119-HR-5304)
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Aderholt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill sets the yearly federal budget for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It funds job training programs, health research institutes, and school assistance across the country. The legislation includes specific rules on how federal money can be spent and bans funds from being used for certain medical procedures like abortions. It also renames the Workforce Pell Grants as Trump Grants and AmeriCorps as the America First Corps. Finally, the bill places strict rules on federal agencies regarding foreign adversaries and specific executive orders.
Yes· 3 of 43
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The legislation funds critical assistance programs like LIHEAP, Head Start, and education grants for disadvantaged students.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The legislation provides dedicated appropriations for veteran employment, homeless veteran support, and transition assistance.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The bill appropriates substantial funding for special education under IDEA and vocational rehabilitation services.
The opposite· 3 of 11
Does this make abortion easier to get?-8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-5
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-5
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Veterans and the Homeless: The bill provides $65,500,000 to assist homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness, which can help individuals secure housing and stability (Title I, Veterans' Employment and Training).
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Assistance for Low-Income Energy Costs: The legislation allocates $4,035,000,000 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act, helping families pay their heating and cooling bills (Title II, Low Income Home Energy Assistance).
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Support for Students with Disabilities: The bill appropriates $15,493,264,000 for special education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to support children with special needs (Title III, Special Education).
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Higher Education Support for HBCUs: The legislation provides $20,150,000 for guaranteed loans under the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program to assist eligible institutions (Title III, Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account).
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Funding for Medical Research: The bill grants billions of dollars to various institutes within the National Institutes of Health, such as $7,272,159,000 for the National Cancer Institute to advance health treatments and research (Title II, National Cancer Institute).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Healthcare Services: The bill prohibits federal funds from being used for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother's life, which restricts access to certain healthcare services for individuals (Title V, Sec. 506 and Sec. 507).
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Limitations on Student Loan Relief: The legislation prevents the Department of Education from using funds to carry out specific student debt relief rules and income-driven repayment regulations, which may limit financial assistance for borrowers (Title III, Sec. 314).
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Restrictions on Funding Related to Gender Identity: The bill prevents funds from being used for medical interventions intended to change an individual's body to no longer correspond to their biological sex, affecting certain healthcare treatments (Title II, Sec. 244).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Children+2Good For Gun Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1Good For L G B T Q Community-5Good For Women-3Good For Immigrants-2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3Increases Scientific Research Funding+3Improves School Choice+2Improves College Affordability+1Improves Student Loan Relief-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+3Improves Affordable Housing+2Improves Border Security+2Improves Childcare Affordability+2Improves Disability Rights+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Second Amendment Protections+2Reduces Homelessness+2Improves L G B T Q Rights-5Improves Gun Control Measures-3Improves Gender Equality-2Improves Racial Equity-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3Increases Research Funding+3Improves Mental Health Access+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2Improves Veterans Healthcare+2Improves Healthcare Access+1Improves Abortion Access-8Increases Affordable Care Act Support-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Reduces Government Spending-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increase States Rights+1
- 9/11/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-271, by Mr. Aderholt.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
- Bill introduced.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.