Committee Advances 10th of 12 FY27 Spending Bills, Prioritizes Rural Health Investments

June 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Representative Dale Strong, a member of the Appropriations Committee, applauded the Committee's passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies bill, which marks the tenth of twelve bills passed by the Committee. “This legislation focuses resources on programs that deliver measurable outcomes for our communities. It balances responsible fiscal stewardship while making key investments that drive America’s public health and return education to the states. From supporting cutting-edge research like that done in North Alabama to expanding access to care in rural communities, this bill makes investments that reflect the priorities of the people I represent,” said Representative Dale Strong. Improving Rural Healthcare: Provides $575 million for rural health systems and supports hospitals at risk of closure with expanded rural residency opportunities Supports community health centers that provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality health care in underserved communities Invests in workforce development to connect providers with communities in need Advances biomedical research to accelerate treatments and cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and rare diseases – supporting the Trump Administration’s priority of increased research into chronic diseases Safeguarding taxpayer dollars and preserving core functions: Increases funding to combat health care fraud, waste, and abuse Restores agencies to their core mission Continues the prohibition on taxpayer funding for abortion and upholds longstanding Hyde Amendment protections Prohibits funding for schools that support antisemitic conduct or discriminate against religious student groups ###