House Appropriations Committee approves bill that would cut safety agency budgets

The House Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal year 2027 budget bill that cuts OSHA's funding by more than 8%, exceeding the Department of Labor's proposed reduction. This reduction will impact the agency's ability to enforce workplace safety standards across the construction industry.

Washington — The House Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that would reduce OSHA’s budget by more than 8% in fiscal year 2027 – a cut slightly deeper than what the Department of Labor has requested. Approved on June 9, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.