STAT+: White House proposes 12% cut to federal health agencies in 2027 budget request
Why it matters: The White House proposes a 12% cut to federal health agencies in 2027, potentially impacting research and public health initiatives.
- White House proposes a 12% budget cut for federal health agencies in its 2027 request.
- Congress previously ignored President Trump's budget proposals, choosing to boost federal health spending instead.
The White House has proposed a significant 12% cut to federal health agencies in its 2027 budget request, a move that echoes previous administrations' attempts to reduce health spending. This proposal comes despite Congress largely disregarding similar past efforts, instead opting to increase federal health funding.
