Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

# Summary of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 This document is a comprehensive federal appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2025, detailing funding allocations for multiple government agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education, Social Security Administration, and various related agencies. ## Key Funding Highlights: - **Health and Human Services (Title I):** - $46.388 billion for the Supplemental Security Income Program - $24.615 billion for Student Financial Assistance - $6,435 maximum Pell Grant for award year 2025-2026 - Specific funding for Medicaid, CHIP, and health programs - $206.15 million designated for congressionally directed spending - **Education (Title II):** - $3.352 billion for higher education programs - $2.158 billion for Student Aid Administration - $798.106 million for the Institute of Education Sciences - $419.907 million for Departmental Management - **Social Security (Title IV):** - $46.388 billion for Supplemental Security Income - $15 million for Payments to Social Security Trust Funds ## Significant Restrictions and Provisions: 1. **Abortion Restrictions:** - No funds may be used for abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or to save a woman's life (Section 506-507) - No funds may be used for health benefits coverage that includes abortion 2. **Research Restrictions:** - Prohibits funding for human embryo research or destruction (Section 508) - Limits on funding for drug legalization promotion (Section 509) 3. **Technology and Communications:** - Requires blocking of pornography on government computer networks (Section 520) - Prohibits using funds for certain types of computer network usage 4. **Administrative Provisions:** - Limits on transfers between accounts (3% for most agencies, 10% for Student Aid Administration) - Requires 15 days notice to Congress before reprogramming funds - Mandates transparency in funding allocation and reporting 5. **Specific Program Restrictions:** - No funds may be used to request political affiliation information from scientific advisory committee candidates (Section 515) - Prohibits purchasing sterile needles/syringes for illegal drugs (Section 526) - Requires clear disclosure of federal funding percentages for projects (Section 505) This appropriations bill represents the comprehensive funding plan for the specified agencies for Fiscal Year 2025, with detailed allocations, numerous restrictions on how funds can be used, and specific requirements for reporting and transparency. The bill also contains numerous references to previous legislation and budget acts that govern its implementation.