Senate Appropriations Committee approved both the Defense and the Labor-HHS appropriations bills by a vote of 26-3. The Labor-HHS bill increases the NIH’s base budget by $400 million and blocks the administration’s attempt to award multi-year grants upfront unless the same number of grants are issued as in FY 2024. Importantly, it also rejects the administration's proposal to restructure and drastically downsize the Department, and rejects the proposed creation of the new Administration for a Healthy America (AHA).The Committee also released text for the Labor-HHS bill and the report, which outlines topline funding numbers and the committee’s priorities for funding. Below, is provided a breakdown of the topline numbers for various health agencies. Administration for Children, Families, and Communities
Administration for Community Living
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Agency for Toxic Disease Registry
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Program Management)
Food and Drug Administration (Including User Fees)
Health Resources and Services Administration
Indian Health Services
National Institutes of Health
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Yvette M. Salas MSN, CRRN