""On the heels of the massive and historic cuts in H.R. 1, President Trump is doubling down on severe cuts to health care. ... It's a significant assault on our health, both keeping folks healthy and the services they get when they get sick," said Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA."
"The budget requests $111.1 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services, a $15.8 billion or 12.5% decrease from 2026, indicating a troubling trend in healthcare funding."
"Cuts include $5 billion to the National Institutes of Health and reductions to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, raising concerns about the impact on public health."
"While there are modest investments in nutrition, such as $19 million to expand access to nutrition services, these are minimal compared to the extensive cuts proposed."
President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal includes substantial cuts to healthcare, following last year's reductions through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The budget requests $111.1 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services, reflecting a $15.8 billion decrease from 2026. Key cuts include $5 billion from the National Institutes of Health and similar reductions across various health agencies. While there are minor investments in nutrition services, they are overshadowed by the overall scale of the proposed cuts, prompting outrage from healthcare policy experts.
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