Lawmakers have reached a deal after a partial government shutdown began over the weekend.
The Senate passed a five-bill package, called the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, by a 71–29 vote on Friday. The House voted earlier today to pass the bill 217–214.
- The bill will be sent to President Trump for his signature, ending the partial government shutdown that began on January 31.
- The package delays the 2026 Medicare cuts to lab tests of up to 15% until 2027.
- The bill also includes additional key health care provisions, including funding for cancer research.
The CAP supports the delay as it gives Congress time to enact long-term reform. The Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act would ensure that pathologists are fairly compensated and would also safeguard patients’ access to critical tests.