Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee is a specialized division of the House Committee on Appropriations. As a subcommittee, it handles the initial review and preparation of one of the twelve annual federal spending bills, though only the full Appropriations Committee can send legislation to the House floor for a vote. This subcommittee is responsible for drafting the appropriations bill that funds three major federal departments: the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education, along with related agencies like the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The subcommittee oversees what Chairman Robert Aderholt has called the largest domestic funding bill in the federal government, with programs that touch the lives of nearly every American. Its jurisdiction covers critical areas including workforce development, healthcare, education funding, and social services. The subcommittee is led by Republican Robert Aderholt of Alabama, with Democrat Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut serving as Ranking Member. DeLauro also holds the position of Ranking Member on the full Appropriations Committee, reflecting the importance of this subcommittee's work.

Recent activity includes hearings on topics such as childhood literacy and reading instruction, as well as budget discussions with the National Institutes of Health. The subcommittee completed work on the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill, which allocated approximately $194.9 billion in funding across its jurisdiction. The subcommittee's work involves reviewing agency budgets, holding hearings with department officials, and making recommendations about how federal dollars should be distributed among competing priorities in labor, health, and education.