HHS Pauses, Then Restores $5 Billion in State Health Grants After Brief Review
Published on: Jan. 25, 2026, 2:02 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade
The US Department of Health and Human Services temporarily suspended $5 billion in state public health grants on Saturday before lifting the pause hours later, citing the need to review alignment with administration priorities. The grants, distributed primarily through the CDC, support critical public health infrastructure including workforce development, data modernization, and health equity programs. This action follows a similar pattern from earlier this month when the administration initially terminated then restored $2 billion in behavioral health grants under pressure from medical groups and lawmakers.
