This is a federal spending bill that decides how much money three major government departments will receive for fiscal year 2026. Think of it like a family budget that allocates money to different parts of the household.

The Department of Labor gets funding to run programs that help people find jobs, protect workers on the job, and ensure fair wages. This includes agencies that handle workplace safety, investigate wage violations, help veterans find employment, and collect statistics about the job market. The Department of Health and Human Services receives money to operate hospitals and clinics, run disease prevention programs like the CDC, fund medical research through the National Institutes of Health, and manage Medicare and Medicaid—the health insurance programs for seniors and low-income people. The Department of Education gets funding for K-12 schools, college financial aid programs, special education services, and support for historically Black colleges and universities.

Beyond these three main departments, the bill also provides money to various smaller agencies that handle things like labor disputes, workplace safety reviews, disability services, and Social Security. The bill includes rules about how all this money can be spent, ensuring it goes toward its intended purposes. Essentially, this bill determines the operational budget for many of the government services that affect Americans' work lives, health care, and education.

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

Capito, Shelley Moore

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor for<ul><li>the Employment and Training Administration,</li><li>Veterans' Employment and Training,</li><li>the Employee Benefits Security Administration,</li><li>the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,</li><li>the Wage and Hour Division,</li><li>the Office of Labor-Management Standards,</li><li>the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs,</li><li>the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs,</li><li>the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,</li><li>the Mine Safety and Health Administration,</li><li>the Bureau of Labor Statistics,</li><li>the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and</li><li>Departmental Management.</li></ul>The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for<ul><li>the Health Resources and Services Administration,</li><li>the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,</li><li>the National Institutes of Health,</li><li>the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,</li><li>the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,</li><li>the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,</li><li>the Administration for Children and Families,</li><li>the Administration for Community Living,</li><li>the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and</li><li>the Office of the Secretary.</li></ul>The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Education for<ul><li>Education for the Disadvantaged;</li><li>Impact Aid;</li><li>School Improvement Programs;</li><li>Indian Education;</li><li>Innovation and Improvement;</li><li>Safe Schools and Citizenship Education;</li><li>English Language Acquisition;</li><li>Special Education;</li><li>Rehabilitation Services;</li><li>Special Institutions for Persons with Disabilities;</li><li>Career, Technical, and Adult Education;</li><li>Student Financial Assistance;</li><li>Student Aid Administration;</li><li>Higher Education;</li><li>Howard University;</li><li>the College Housing and Academic Facilities Loans Program;</li><li>the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account;</li><li>the Institute of Education Sciences; and</li><li>Departmental Management.</li></ul>The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including<ul><li>the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled,</li><li>the Corporation for National and Community Service,</li><li>the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,</li><li>the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission,</li><li>the Institute of Museum and Library Services,</li><li>the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission,</li><li>the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission,</li><li>the National Council on Disability,</li><li>the National Labor Relations Board,</li><li>the National Mediation Board,</li><li>the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission,</li><li>the Railroad Retirement Board, and</li><li>the Social Security Administration.</li></ul>The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.