# 119-hr-7006: Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 119-hr-7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK); status passed_house; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7006 - As of: 2026-09-10 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: 119-hr-7006 - Congress: 119 - Title: Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 - Status: passed_house - Introduced: 2026-01-12 - Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK) - Cosponsors: 0 - Policy area: Economics and Public Finance - Touches household money: yes - Last recorded action: 2026-09-10 ## Summary **This bill is a FY2026 funding package that sets spending levels and policy rules across Treasury, the IRS, the State Department, and foreign assistance.** It combines detailed dollar totals, program floors, country conditions, and new reporting and transfer rules for many agencies. ## Votes | Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Passage | Passed | 341 | 79 | ## Provisions PRIA read - One-time payment to late congressmans widow: benefit, high. If enacted, a one‑time payment of $174,000 would be paid to Jill Marie LaMalfa, the widow of former Representative Douglas L. LaMalfa. - Bigger college aid for DC students: benefit, high. If enacted, eligible DC students would see higher award caps. The Section 3 cap would rise from $10,000 to $15,000, and the lifetime cap from $50,000 to $75,000. The Section 5 cap would rise from $2,500 to $3,750, and the lifetime cap from $12,500 to $18,750. After the usual reductions, awards over… - Aid for former Soviet and Eastern Europe: benefit, high. If enacted, at least $500 million would support countries covered by the FREEDOM Support Act and the SEED Act, using funds from security and assistance accounts. The bill would also exempt certain activities from section 907 limits, including democracy support, DFC and Ex‑Im financing, and humanita… - Block funding for PRC projects and tech: benefit, high. If enacted, U.S. funds could not support China’s Belt and Road Initiative or PRC dual‑use infrastructure projects. PRC‑developed tech could not be used unless the Secretary of State finds no adverse national security impact. Funds could not create or display maps that mislabel islands administered… - Fund Millennium Challenge Corporation compacts: benefit, high. The bill would provide $830 million to the Millennium Challenge Corporation, available until spent. Compacts would need to commit the full U.S. funding for their term. MCC could extend compacts in Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, and Senegal by up to one year with notice to Congress. - Help for Burma and Ethiopia: benefit, high. If enacted, at least $121 million would support Burma, with set amounts for assistance programs, governance and federalism, atrocities prevention and accountability, Rohingya justice, non‑lethal assistance, support for political prisoners, and deserter programs (after consultation). Assistance for… - More funds for the Indo-Pacific: benefit, high. If enacted, at least $1.8 billion would back the Indo‑Pacific Strategy, plus at least $400 million for a Countering PRC Influence Fund. Up to 10% of that fund could be held in reserve. At least $175 million would aid Pacific Islands, including $5 million for trilateral programs, $7.5 million for cl… - More funds to fight fentanyl abroad: benefit, high. If enacted, $1.4 billion would fund international narcotics control and law enforcement through September 30, 2027. The State Department could transfer excess U.S. government property to foreign partners and relax some pre‑obligation rules with notifications. At least $150 million would target fent… - More money for democracy and faith: benefit, high. If enacted, $205.2 million would fund the Human Rights and Democracy Fund through September 30, 2027. $2.175 billion would support global democracy programs, with protections for the National Endowment for Democracy and its partners. At least $40 million would back international religious freedom w… - More support for women and girls: benefit, high. If enacted, $150 million would fund women’s economic empowerment, with consultation on uses. At least $37.5 million would support the Madeleine K. Albright Women’s Leadership Program. At least $187.5 million would support efforts to prevent and respond to gender‑based violence, including training o… - National security funds with Africa minimum: benefit, high. If enacted, $6.766874 billion would fund National Security Investment Programs through September 30, 2027. At least 15% (about $1.015 billion) would go to programs in Africa. The State Department would be apportioned these funds within 60 days of enactment. - New America First Opportunity Fund: benefit, high. If enacted, up to $850 million could be used for a new fund to respond to crises, engage strategic partners, and counter adversary threats. Money could be moved among several accounts with regular notice to Congress. The Secretary of State would consult Congress at least 30 days before first obliga… - Economic resilience funds and DFC lending: benefit, high. If enacted, at least $155 million would support an Economic Resilience Initiative for strategic infrastructure, critical minerals, and digital connectivity, with transfers allowed to Ex‑Im, DFC, and TDA. At least $185.25 million would fund global energy development and security. The U.S. Internatio… - Funding for global development banks and debt relief: benefit, high. If enacted, the U.S. would fund multiple international lenders and trust funds, including $1.066 billion for the International Development Association and other set amounts for GEF, ADF, AfDB, EBRD, IFAD, and Treasury‑managed programs. Many payments would remain available until spent. Treasury woul… - Stronger IRS privacy and spending rules: benefit, medium. The IRS would have to strengthen rules to protect taxpayer data and prevent identity theft. IRS funds could not pay for conferences unless they follow strict internal procedures and documentation rules. - Stronger privacy rules for your data: benefit, medium. If enacted for fiscal year 2026, agencies would be barred from collecting or aggregating personal data on how people use government websites, and from hiring third parties to gather personal browsing data about nongovernment sites. Exceptions would allow non‑identifying aggregates, voluntary submis… - Faster IRS help and refunds: benefit, medium. If enacted, the IRS would be able to hire people directly to process backlogged returns, speeding refunds and processing. The IRS would also get funds to improve its 1‑800 help line and add staff. The Commissioner would prioritize faster responses, especially for victims of tax‑related crimes. - More support and easier orders for small firms: benefit, medium. If enacted, the SBA would get $106.862 million for named small business initiatives. SBA could award some funds to subrecipients and could not move this money to other uses. The State Department could place task orders with small or small disadvantaged firms under this Act’s IDIQ contracts without… - Backing democracy and internet freedom abroad: benefit, medium. This bill would set aside at least $25 million to support democracy and civil society in Cuba and bar funds for business promotion there. It would provide at least $5 million for Hong Kong democracy and internet freedom, including legal support for activists. It would reserve at least $78.375 milli… - Emergency refugee fund gets $100 million: benefit, medium. The bill would add $100 million to the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund. The money would be available until spent. Any amounts above a statutory cap would be moved to International Humanitarian Assistance. - Forensic help and emergency authorities abroad: benefit, medium. If enacted, at least $15 million would fund forensic work to combat human trafficking and to exhume and identify victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The President could use up to $125 million during fiscal year 2026 for related contingencies. The Secretary of State could m… - More aid for police training and safer prisons: benefit, medium. If enacted, foreign aid could fund training to improve civilian policing, human rights, and community policing. Lethal assistance packages would include combat casualty care training and equipment, with exceptions for NATO allies, certain partners, or those complying with humanitarian law. Funds co… - More funding for global security programs: benefit, medium. This bill would fund several security programs abroad. It would provide $870 million for nonproliferation, counterterrorism, and demining, available until September 30, 2027. It would set at least $108 million for the Prevention and Stabilization Fund and at least $192.375 million for disaster prep… - Support for African peace and war-crimes courts: benefit, medium. If enacted, at least $60 million would back the June 27, 2025 peace agreement for the Great Lakes region. It would also fund programs in areas hit by the LRA and other armed groups, such as roads, communications, and reintegration of former fighters, with a focus on child soldiers. Funds could supp… - Stronger whistleblower rights and staffing checks: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would block federal funds for deals that stop workers from lawfully reporting fraud, waste, or abuse. Nondisclosure forms funded by this Act would need to state they do not override legal whistleblower rights; classified secrecy forms remain in force. Agencies could not pay Sch… - IRS training and taxpayer safeguards: benefit, low. If enacted, the IRS would keep training staff on taxpayers’ rights, courteous treatment, cross‑cultural relations, ethics, and impartial rules. The IRS would send a notice to both the old and new addresses when an employer changes the address used for employment tax payments. IRS staff would give s… - Aid for health and cleanup in Vietnam: benefit, low. The bill would direct aid to Vietnam. It would provide at least $30 million for health and disability programs and $20 million for dioxin cleanup. It would add $3 million for wartime reconciliation work and $3.5 million for higher education programs. - Allow NGO aid despite country bans: benefit, low. This would let the U.S. fund NGO programs in countries with some aid restrictions. The President would have to notify Congress and explain the program and reasons first. It would not change the bans on abortion‑related funding or apply to terrorist supporters or serious human‑rights violators. - Ban entry for corrupt foreign officials: benefit, low. Foreign officials and their immediate family would be barred from entering the U.S. when there is credible information of major corruption or gross human rights abuses. The Secretary of State would report to Congress every 90 days until September 30, 2027, and may waive the ban for compelling natio… - Limits on who can get Act funds: benefit, low. Agencies could not use funds to enforce any regulation Congress has disapproved by joint resolution. Money could not go to anyone convicted under chapter 83 of title 41. Agencies could not use funds to pay or reimburse non‑Federal intervenors in regulatory or adjudicatory cases. - USADF may waive small project caps: benefit, low. The U.S. African Development Foundation could waive its $250,000 project cap in rare cases. A project could exceed the cap by up to 10% if the extra cost is only from currency changes. USADF would report each use of this authority. The waiver option would end on September 30, 2027. - Clear labels on agency-made news: benefit, low. Agencies would need to clearly disclose when they prepare or fund prepackaged news for U.S. audiences. Appropriated money could not be used for domestic publicity or propaganda unless Congress already approved it. - Keep passport and consular services funded: benefit, low. If enacted for fiscal year 2026, the State Department could use fraud prevention fees to cover consular service costs. The Secretary could shift some State Department funds into Consular and Border Security Programs, with consultation and a report, to sustain consular operations. The bill would als… - More oversight of IT budgets and grants: benefit, low. If enacted, agency CIOs would have a clear role in planning and approving IT budget allocations with CFOs. All solicitations and grants using this Act’s funds would need to follow federal grant rules in 2 CFR part 200. Grantees would also need to disclose the percent and dollar amount of federal an… - Targeted funds for anti-drug programs: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would add $7.071 million for the Office of National Drug Control Policy for named projects. These funds could only be used for those projects and could not be moved to other purposes. - More support for U.S. commercial diplomacy: benefit, low. Missions would prioritize funds to support U.S. commercial diplomacy and protect U.S. economic interests. At least $5 million would improve State–Commerce coordination, with prior consultation and notification. The money could not subsidize or copy the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service or fund progra… - Small boosts and rules for global finance: benefit, low. If enacted, Treasury would get $30 million for international technical assistance, available until spent, with flexibility to hire contractors anywhere. Up to $20 million would cover Export‑Import Bank program costs, available through September 30, 2029, with disbursements of FY2026–FY2029 obligati… - Stricter limits on aid to Palestinian entities: cost, high. Funds would be blocked for a Palestinian state unless the Secretary of State certifies peaceful coexistence steps, counterterrorism actions, and a path to a comprehensive peace. Funds would not be used for Hamas, entities it controls, or the PLO, and would not pay salaries of Palestinian Authority… - Cancel unused balances in several accounts: cost, high. If enacted, $300 million of unobligated balances in the Treasury Forfeiture Fund would be permanently rescinded by September 30, 2026. The bill would also permanently rescind unobligated balances including $900 million from Consular and Border Security, $25 million from Educational and Cultural Exc… - Limits on federally funded syringe programs: cost, medium. If enacted, federal money in this bill could not be used to distribute needles or syringes at any location local health or police deem inappropriate. This restriction would apply in fiscal year 2026. People who rely on these programs could face reduced access. - Tighter hiring and pay limits for federal workers: cost, medium. If enacted, pay for certain prevailing‑rate and executive employees after September 30, 2025 would be capped at the applicable grade and step, with FY2026 wage survey adjustments limited by formula. OPM could grant exceptions to recruit or retain staff. Agencies could not pay non‑citizens for posts… - Aid blocked for extradition, terror arms, defaults: cost, medium. If enacted, aid would be barred to any government that supplies lethal equipment to a state the U.S. lists as supporting international terrorism. The bar would end 12 months after the government stops and can be waived for national interest. Aid would also be blocked to central governments that ref… - No foreign aid for abortion or coercive sterilization: cost, medium. If enacted, funds under Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act would not pay for abortions as family planning or for involuntary sterilization. Funds could not be used to motivate, coerce, or pay for such procedures, or to fund related biomedical research. The President could block funds to any count… - No federal awards to felon or tax-delinquent firms: cost, medium. For fiscal year 2026, agencies would be barred from using funds to award contracts, grants, loans, or guarantees to any corporation with a federal felony conviction in the past 24 months that the agency knows about. Awards would also be barred to corporations with assessed, unpaid federal tax debt… - Ban on D.C. legalizing Schedule I drugs: cost, low. Federal funds in this bill could not be used to legalize or reduce penalties for Schedule I drugs or certain THC derivatives. The rule would also stop the District of Columbia from using these funds to legalize recreational use. - Fees for retirements and White House events: cost, low. If enacted, agencies would pay the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund an amount equal to OPM’s average cost to process each covered retirement in fiscal year 2026. Sponsors of reimbursable political events at the Executive Residence would have to prepay the estimated cost. The President’s… - Keep U.S. embassy located in Jerusalem: cost, low. Funds in this Act would not be used to move the U.S. embassy in Israel away from Jerusalem. - Limits on aid to Sudan and South Sudan: cost, low. Funds under title IV would not go to the central governments of South Sudan or Sudan unless they support a viable peace agreement. Any new program or activity in Sudan would require prior consultation with Congress. - Loans and aid to Zimbabwe face conditions: cost, low. U.S. directors at global lenders would vote against loans to Zimbabwe, except for basic needs or democracy support, unless the Secretary of State certifies rule of law is restored. U.S. funds in this Act could not aid Zimbabwe’s central government, except for health and education, without the same… - New travel and network limits for agencies: cost, low. Agencies funded by this Act would face new limits. First‑class travel that breaks travel rules would be banned. Networks would need filters to block sexually explicit sites, with law‑enforcement exceptions. Funds could not promote tobacco sales or remove foreign tobacco rules in most cases. State c… - No aid to Taliban; Pakistan funds withheld: cost, low. No funds from this Act or prior similar Acts would go to the Taliban. The bill would withhold $33 million in aid for Pakistan until the Secretary of State reports that Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released and cleared of related charges. - No funds for Wuhan Institute of Virology: cost, low. No money from this Act would go to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China. - Stricter spending plans and oversight reports: cost, low. If enacted, OMB would issue a budget statement for each Executive order or memorandum in fiscal year 2026 showing five‑year costs and revenues. Agencies funded by this bill would send detailed operating plans within 45 days of enactment. Recipients would have to follow federal cost accounting rules… - Drug-free rules for federal workplaces: cost, low. If enacted, any federal department or agency getting fiscal year 2026 funds would need a written policy to keep illegal drugs out of the workplace. Agencies would have to put the policy in place and run it in good faith. - Aid for Egypt with conditions: mixed, high. If enacted, at least $1.425 billion would aid Egypt, including at least $125 million for programs (with at least $40 million for higher education, including $15 million for scholarships) and at least $1.3 billion for Foreign Military Financing, available until September 30, 2027. At least $75 milli… - Big boosts for conservation and anti-poaching: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would fund at least $274.313 million for biodiversity, $89.063 million to fight wildlife trafficking, $12.5 million to prevent illegal logging, $12.5 million to reduce deforestation, and $131.813 million for land protection. The U.S. would oppose financing industrial‑scale extr… - Iran sanctions reporting and nuclear limits: mixed, high. If enacted, funds would support U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and to enforce sanctions and democracy programs. The Secretary of State would deliver semi‑annual nuclear‑related reports and, within 180 days, a sanctions report with Treasury. No funds could implement an Ir… - Global health aid and UNFPA limits: mixed, high. If enacted, at least $50 million would support prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases. $5.4 billion would fund international disaster relief and refugee work and would stay available until spent, with quarterly spend plans. $32.5 million would go to UNFPA, but… - Global health funding with guardrails: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would provide $3.532 billion for global health through September 30, 2027 and $5.884 billion for HIV/AIDS through September 30, 2030, including a $1.25 billion U.S. payment to the Global Fund. The Secretary of State would be able to shift up to $200 million across accounts to r… - Reproductive health rules for federal workers and DC: mixed, medium. If enacted, new federal contracts that include prescription drug coverage would also need to cover contraceptives, unless a named religious plan or a carrier objects on religious grounds. The bill would not require abortion coverage and would bar punishing people who refuse to provide contraceptive… - Federal worker privacy, training, and Congress contact: mixed, medium. If enacted, agencies could not give a federal worker’s home address to a labor union without the worker’s OK or a court order. Funds could not be used for training that is not job‑related, that induces high emotional stress, or that lacks prior notice and a written evaluation. The government would… - Aid to Central America, Colombia, Nigeria tied to results: mixed, medium. If enacted, 50% of some aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras would be held until anti‑corruption, rule‑of‑law, migration, and other benchmarks are certified. Humanitarian, food security, and some justice programs would be exempt, and most FMF would be blocked except emergency humanitarian us… - IRS: no targeting; keep 2010 501(c)(4) rules: mixed, medium. If enacted, the IRS would be barred from targeting groups or people based on their beliefs or First Amendment activity. For fiscal year 2026, the IRS and Treasury would have to use the 2010 standard to judge 501(c)(4) social‑welfare status and could not issue new broad guidance on that standard. Th… - No aid to Russian government; fund countering influence: mixed, medium. If enacted, funds could not assist the central government of Russia. The U.S. would direct representatives at international lenders to oppose aid that violates Ukraine’s sovereignty. At least $300 million would be provided for a fund to counter Russian influence. - Peace Corps funding and new limits: mixed, medium. This bill would provide $410.5 million for Peace Corps operations through September 30, 2027, including $7.8 million for the Inspector General. It would allow up to $5 million to move to a currency fluctuation account and cap representation expenses at $104,000. The Director would need to consult C… - Stricter rules on West Bank and Gaza aid: mixed, medium. Before spending FY2026 funds, the Secretary of State would need to certify auditors can access U.S. financial records. Aid would be vetted to avoid people or groups tied to terrorism, and some security aid would be held until reports and benchmarks are met. Up to $1.4 million would fund added audit… - Tighter controls on foreign aid spending: mixed, medium. The bill would tighten aid rules and transparency. If a country taxes U.S. aid in FY2026 and does not repay by September 30, 2027, the U.S. would withhold 200% of those taxes from FY2027 aid and could reprogram it. Agencies would need to post required reports online within 45 days, improve records… - Tighter controls on State Department aid: mixed, medium. If enacted, direct government‑to‑government aid would require anti‑corruption steps and meeting listed legal standards. Aid over $2,500,000, cash transfers, or budget support would need committee notice, and assistance must be suspended if there is credible misuse unless justified or corrected. Sta… - UN payments tied to reforms and review: mixed, medium. If enacted, the U.S. would withhold 10% of payments to UN bodies until they meet transparency, audit, whistleblower, and related standards. Support for the UN Human Rights Council would pause until the Secretary of State finds participation is in the national interest. That pause would end on Septe… - New contracting rules: no inversions, IT exception: mixed, medium. The bill would bar contracts with foreign‑incorporated companies treated as inverted domestic corporations, with a national security waiver and no effect on older contracts. It would also let the government buy commercial IT without applying Buy American Act limits on nondomestic items. - Tighter export finance to protect security and producers: mixed, medium. Ex‑Im Bank funds would not support nuclear exports to any country that detonates a nuclear explosive after enactment, with exceptions for eligible nuclear‑weapon states. U.S. funds, Ex‑Im, and the U.S. Development Finance Corporation would be barred from financing foreign commodity production that… - Tougher rules at global lenders: mixed, medium. If enacted, the U.S. would push international financial institutions to independently evaluate at least 35% of their operations and disclose who owns extractive‑industry recipients. U.S. directors would oppose projects with weaker safeguards than the World Bank had on September 30, 2015. They would… - Tighter limits on conferences and contractor bonuses: mixed, low. If enacted, agencies would file annual reports for conferences costing more than $100,000 and send quarterly notices within 15 days after a quarter for conferences over $20,000. Agencies could not use funds for a single conference over $500,000 or send more than 50 U.S.‑stationed employees to an ov… - Limits on shifting White House funds: mixed, low. OMB would be able to transfer up to 10% among certain Executive Office accounts with advance approval from the Appropriations Committees. No account could be raised by more than 50% through these transfers. Moving funds from the Vice President’s accounts would need the Vice President’s approval. - Treasury IT transfers and monthly fund reports: mixed, low. If enacted, Treasury could move up to 5% of a covered Treasury account into its IT Modernization and Working Capital Fund with committee approval. Money moved would be available through September 30, 2029. Treasury would also have to report on the Treasury Forfeiture Fund within 20 days after enact… ## Related bills - 119-hr-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 - 119-hr-5371: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 - 119-hr-6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - 119-hr-1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025 - 119-hr-7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 ## Sources - [119-hr-7006 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7006) ## Related - [119-hr-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7148) - [119-hr-5371: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Constructi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5371) - [119-hr-6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Envi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6938) - [119-hr-1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1968) - [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669) - [119-hr-7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7744) - [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7006 (as of 2026-09-10).