The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill to fund the Department of Health and Human Services at $111 billion on a vote of 34 to 28.
The spending level would be a $4 billion cut from the health agency’s current operating budget, according to House Appropriations Republicans. But it’s a less severe cut than what President Donald Trump proposed; he suggested cutting HHS’ budget by $15.8 billion.
“The bill before you today balances the need for responsible fiscal stewardship, while maintaining key investments in biomedical research, America’s schools, and core public health,” said Rep.