Senate Advances FY26 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill: What it Means for Global Health
On July 31, 2025, the senate Committee on Appropriations took a significant step by approving the FY 2026 Labor, Health adn Human Services, education, and Related Agencies (Labor HHS) appropriations bill. This legislation carries ample implications for global health initiatives funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). You can review the full bill text, accompanying report, and adopted amendments directly through these links: lhhssenatereport.pdf”>report, and Downloadable table: https://www.kff.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KFF-Analysis-FY26-Senate-LHHS.xlsx
For a broader outlook, you can explore other budget summaries and the KFF budget tracker for historical data on annual appropriations for global health programs: budget summaries and KFF budget tracker.
Key Considerations & Context:
FY25 Funding: Remember that FY25 funding was enacted through a full-year Continuing Resolution (CR),effectively maintaining FY24 levels. Thus, all FY25 figures referenced are based on those previously established in the FY24 appropriations bills.
Proposed Changes in FY26 Request: The Biden Administration’s FY26 request proposed significant restructuring. Specifically, it called for eliminating the CDC’s Global Health Center and most of its bilateral programs. However, funding for “Global Disease Detection & Emergency Response” would be shifted to “Crosscutting Activities and Program Support,” and “Parasitic Diseases and Malaria” would move to “Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases.”
This appropriations bill represents a critical juncture for global health funding. Staying informed about these developments allows you to advocate for continued support of vital programs and research that protect populations worldwide.