Government Shutdown Update – The federal government shut down on October 1 after Congress failed to pass government funding legislation before the end of the fiscal year. As a result, approximately 40% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) workforce has been furloughed, and several major policies have expired, including Medicare telehealth …
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Appropriations Update – No progress was made last week to fund the federal government beyond the end of the fiscal year on September 30. The Senate is scheduled to return to session on Monday, September 29, while the House is not scheduled to reconvene until October 6, when a government shutdown could potentially be underway. …
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Appropriations Update – The House Committee on Appropriations advanced its fiscal year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) spending bill in a 35-28 party line vote last week. The spending bill includes a total of $108 billion for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a 6% …