U.S. House of Representatives Passes FY 2026 Appropriations

The U.S. House of Representatives passed two appropriations measures that would fund the government through federal fiscal year 2026. The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (HR 7147) passed by a vote of 220 to 207. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR 7148) overwhelmingly passed by a vote of 341 to 88. HR 7148 includes funding and health care extenders, including the following. 

• enhances Medicare low-volume payment adjustments through Dec. 31, 2026
• extends Medicare-dependent hospital program through Dec. 31, 2026
• extends certain telehealth flexibilities through Dec. 31, 2027
• extends Hospital-Care-at-Home waiver through Sept. 30, 2030
• prevents Medicaid DSH funding cuts through Sept. 30, 2027 

As the appropriations measures change chambers, MHA urges the Senate to pass the legislation.