HHS Budget Reaches $2 Trillion, More Than Pentagon, Includes NIH, FDA, CDC

Nov 14, 2024, 09:28 PM

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the largest federal agency in terms of budget, with approximately $2 trillion allocated annually. This budget surpasses that of the Pentagon, highlighting the agency's significant role in managing a wide range of health-related programs. HHS oversees critical areas such as drug, vaccine, and food safety, as well as medical research and social safety net programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. The agency also includes various divisions such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among others.