The federal budget and appropriations process is a complex and critical annual undertaking that significantly impacts funding for vital health and aging research across the nation. This timely GSA webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the process, the current activities around the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget, and how budget recissions and impoundments have impacted the process. Panelists include Brian Lindberg, GSA Public Policy Advisor; Ilene Stein, Vice President for Government Affairs, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities; and Devin O’Conner, Senior Fellow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. We’ll dive into the results of the Fiscal Year 2026 Senate Appropriations Committee's Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill markup that proposes to boost the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) budget by $400 million. We will delve into how funding decisions are made for health and aging research, including a deep dive into the NIH and the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Attendees will gain insights into the legislative landscape, the dynamics of committee negotiations, and the advocacy opportunities available to influence funding outcomes for these essential programs. Whether you're a researcher, advocate, healthcare provider, or simply interested in understanding how federal dollars shape our health and well-being, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to better navigate the federal budget environment.