House Appropriations Committee debates cuts to Labor, HHS and Education bill amid heated partisan exchanges
House Appropriations held a full-committee markup of the FY2027 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies appropriation. Republicans said the bill prioritizes research and rural hospitals while Democrats warned it cuts education, public health and job training and tried repeatedly to restore funding.
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Chairman Cole convened a full-committee markup of the fiscal year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill, saying the day's goal was to consider the measure while allowing a 4 p.m. recess for members with other commitments.
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