New White House Budget Plan Would Reduce HHS Funding by Billions

A proposed 2027 White House budget outlines significant reductions to federal public health infrastructure, including a more than 12% cut to HHS funding—roughly $15.8 billion below current levels.

The plan would reduce support for biomedical research, including a $5 billion cut to NIH, and eliminate or consolidate key programs serving low-income and refugee populations. While some targeted investments are included—such as modest funding for nutrition services and food safety—experts and lawmakers have raised concerns about the potential impact on research capacity and health equity.

Final funding decisions remain with Congress, underscoring ongoing uncertainty for public health systems and programs. Read more from US News here.