U.S. House Passes Federal Funding Bills for 2026 to Support Various Programs
The U.S. House has passed federal funding bills designed to avert a government shutdown by January 30, 2026, with bipartisan support. The bills allocate resources for public safety, healthcare, education, and national security, including nearly $1 billion for local law enforcement and community policing, funding for air traffic controllers, and support for transit upgrades related to the FIFA World Cup. Key healthcare provisions restore funding for Title X services and cancer research, while education initiatives include support for Holocaust education and Head Start programs.

The U.S. House approved federal funding bills aimed at preventing a government shutdown by January 30, 2026. Rep.
Josh Gottheimer emphasized bipartisan efforts that will allocate funds for public safety, healthcare, energy, childcare, and education. Key provisions include an impact study on New York City's congestion pricing, funding for 2,500 new air traffic controllers, and $100 million for transit agencies in New Jersey and New York for FIFA World Cup-related upgrades.
Nearly $1 billion is allocated for local law enforcement, community policing, and hate-motivated violence prevention. In healthcare, the bills restore funding for Title X services, cancer research, and extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities.
Education funding includes support for Holocaust education and Head Start programs. National security provisions feature a 3.8% military pay raise and funding for U.S.-Israel defense cooperation.




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