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Congress Moves $1.2T Package, Protects Education Funding

1/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Congress advances a $1.2 trillion appropriations package to avoid a government shutdown.
The package maintains funding for Education and Health and Human Services, countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts.
It preserves funding for minority-serving institutions and the World Trade Center Health Program for 9/11 responders.
In Alaska, lawmakers discuss inflation adjustments to education funding to support struggling districts.

History

Historical Context

The Budget Control Act of 2011 mandated $1.2 trillion in spending cuts over ten years, affecting agencies like Education and Health and Human Services. This followed a series of continuing resolutions that began in 2010 to fund the government amid rising budgetary tensions. Current appropriations aim to counter proposed cuts by President Trump, underscoring ongoing debates over federal funding priorities.

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Story summary

Congress advances a $1.2 trillion appropriations package to avoid a government shutdown.
The package maintains funding for Education and Health and Human Services, countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts.
It preserves funding for minority-serving institutions and the World Trade Center Health Program for 9/11 responders.
In Alaska, lawmakers discuss inflation adjustments to education funding to support struggling districts.

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