HR7006119th CongressWALLET

Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

Summary

Consolidated FY2026 appropriations would set funding levels, policy riders, and strict transfer and reporting rules across Treasury, the Executive Office, the Judiciary, independent agencies, and foreign assistance. It bundles domestic appropriations with large global health, humanitarian, security, and development allocations and many new oversight requirements.

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Families and DC residents: Provides $40 million for a DC college access tuition program and $52.5 million for DC school improvement. Also funds local public safety, DC court and defender services, and targeted health support in the District.
Taxpayers and the tax agency: Authorizes direct‑hire authority to help clear IRS tax‑return and return‑information backlogs and limits some Treasury actions such as new 501(c)(4) guidance. The bill permanently rescinds $300 million from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund and tightens transfer and reprogramming caps.
Global health and international relief: Funds global health programs at about $3.5 billion and international humanitarian assistance at $5.4 billion. It also allocates large sums to democracy, security, counter‑PRC, Indo‑Pacific, and peacekeeping priorities and tightens audit and access rules for overseas programs.

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Bill Overview

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96 provisions identified: 54 benefits, 16 costs, 26 mixed.

One‑time payment to a lawmaker’s widow

If enacted, the bill would provide a one‑time payment of $174,000 to Jill Marie LaMalfa, widow of the late Representative Douglas L. LaMalfa.

Bigger DC college grants for students

If enacted, eligible DC students would see higher award caps. One section would raise caps from $10,000 to $15,000 and from $50,000 to $75,000. Another would raise caps from $2,500 to $3,750 and from $12,500 to $18,750. If a student receives more than $10,000 (or more than $2,500 in the other section) in the award year, the tuition payment would be reduced ratably for that year.

Biodiversity funding and forest protections

At least $274.313 million would fund biodiversity and marine conservation. Funds could not expand industrial logging, mining, or large‑scale farming into areas that were primary tropical forests on December 30, 2013. The U.S. would oppose such projects at international banks.

Faster funding for outbreaks and crises

If the Secretary finds an international outbreak is sustained, severe, and spreading, up to $200 million could be moved among certain accounts to respond. Most uses would require consultation and notice to Congress. Separately, the President could use up to $125 million in FY2026 for contingency foreign assistance under existing law.

Fight fentanyl and synthetic drugs abroad

At least $150 million would target the flow of fentanyl, precursors, and other synthetic drugs into the U.S. Funds would support law enforcement cooperation, capacity building, and work with partners in China, Mexico, and elsewhere, and back multilateral coalitions.

Global education programs get more money

At least $691.5 million would go to basic education, including $152 million for multilateral partnerships. At least $203.25 million would support higher education programs, including at least $50 million for programs under prior law.

Keep current with IRS free‑speech protections

If enacted, IRS funds in this bill could not be used in fiscal year 2026 to target U.S. citizens for exercising First Amendment rights.

More funding for democracy and women's safety

The bill would set aside $2.175 billion for democracy programs. It would provide $150 million for women’s economic opportunities, at least $37.5 million for the Albright Women’s Leadership Program, at least $187.5 million to prevent and respond to gender‑based violence, and $112.5 million for Women, Peace, and Security work. At least $15 million would fund forensic help against human trafficking and to identify victims of war crimes, and the President could draw down up to $30 million in goods and services to support international war crimes tribunals.

More Indo‑Pacific and counter‑PRC funding

At least $1.8 billion would support the Indo‑Pacific Strategy and at least $400 million would counter PRC influence, with up to 10% held in reserve. Funds would not support Belt and Road or dual‑use PRC projects, and PRC tech would be used only if no U.S. security risk. At least $175 million would aid Pacific Islands, including $5 million for trilateral programs, $7.5 million for clearing unexploded ordnance, and $20 million for a regional disaster facility. Another $50 million would be moved from old Foreign Military Sales balances to Indo‑Pacific and counter‑PRC uses.

More money to counter Russian influence

At least $500 million, and a separate at least $300 million, would fund programs to counter Russian influence and build partner security capacity in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Any Foreign Military Financing amounts under these provisions would remain available until September 30, 2027.

New $850 million crisis-response fund

Up to $850 million could be moved into an America First Opportunity Fund for crisis response, partner engagement, and countering threats. Related accounts could transfer and merge funds subject to notification. Any Foreign Military Financing amounts in this fund would remain available until September 30, 2027. The Secretary of State would consult Congress at least 30 days before first spending.

Stronger privacy on federal websites

If enacted, programs funded by this Act would need to follow the Privacy Act. Federal agencies would be barred from using funds to collect or build datasets with personal information about how people use federal websites. Agencies also could not hire others to collect such personal data about people’s use of non‑federal sites. Exceptions would allow non‑identifying aggregate data, voluntary submissions, lawful law enforcement or supervisory activities, and necessary system security work.

Funding for economic resilience and energy

At least $155 million would fund an Economic Resilience Initiative, with transfers allowed to EXIM, DFC, and TDA after notifying Congress. At least $185.25 million would support global energy development and security. The U.S. would push multilateral banks to set up nuclear energy trust funds for safe, high‑standard technologies, including small modular reactors, for 10 years.

Pay caps for federal workers

If enacted, pay for the Vice President and Executive Schedule employees would stay at the December 31, 2025 level for 2026. Many noncareer SES and political appointees at or above Executive Schedule IV would not get raises in 2026 unless they move to a higher‑level covered job. For wage‑grade (prevailing rate) workers, pay after September 30, 2025 would hold at the prior schedule until the FY2026 adjustment. Any FY2026 wage survey increase could not exceed the GS base raise plus the change in average locality pay, and premium pay would stay at September 30, 2025 levels unless OPM allows exceptions.

Cancel $1.9B in prior foreign funds

If enacted, the bill would permanently cancel about $1.94 billion of unspent balances from prior State and foreign operations accounts. This includes $900 million from Consular and Border Security Programs, $661.25 million from the Millennium Challenge Corporation, $179.306 million from International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, $63.975 million for Debt Restructuring, $57 million from the Democracy Fund, $50 million from Peacekeeping Operations, and $25 million from Educational and Cultural Exchanges. It would also cancel unobligated balances for the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (amount not specified). These program accounts would have less money available.

$7.8B authorization for callable shares

If enacted, the U.S. Governor would be authorized to subscribe to 800,000 additional shares of the Bank’s capital stock. The bill would authorize up to $7.8 billion to be appropriated, without fiscal year limit, for payment for callable shares. Any subscription would take effect only in the amounts later provided in appropriations Acts.

Aid for Egypt with guardrails

The bill would provide at least $1.425 billion for Egypt, including $1.3 billion in military financing available until September 30, 2027. At least $125 million would include $40 million for higher education and $15 million for scholarships for students with high financial need. Of the military financing, $320 million would be withheld until the Secretary certifies treaty and strategic obligations; this may be waived with a detailed national security justification.

Global development funding and market rules

If enacted, the U.S. would authorize $3.198552 billion for the International Development Association’s 21st replenishment and $174.44 million for the Asian Development Fund, subject to appropriations. Securities issued or guaranteed by IDA would be exempt from SEC registration starting 30 days after enactment unless Treasury reports IDA aided a state sponsor of terrorism; IDA would file SEC reports and the SEC could suspend the exemption. The U.S. would push international lenders to do independent, in‑depth evaluations for at least 35% of projects, oppose weaker safeguards and certain extraction support without public payment disclosures, and advocate nuclear energy assistance that meets U.S./OECD standards. Treasury and the National Advisory Council would provide specified reports.

Better IRS service, security, and backlog relief

The IRS would send a confirmation when an employer changes its address for employment tax payments, to both the old and new addresses. The IRS would give special consideration to offers‑in‑compromise from victims of payroll tax preparer fraud. The bill would fund better 1‑800 phone service and faster responses, especially for victims of tax‑related crimes. The IRS would strengthen protections for taxpayer data to fight identity theft. The Treasury Secretary could use direct‑hire authority in fiscal year 2026 to add staff to process backlogged returns.

More help and contracts for small businesses

The bill would add $106,862,000 to the SBA’s Salaries and Expenses for small business development and entrepreneurship. The SBA could allow awards to subrecipients, and these funds could not be moved to other accounts. The State Department would also be allowed to skip some fair‑opportunity rules to place task orders with small or small disadvantaged businesses under certain contracts funded by this Act. That contracting change would run through September 30, 2027.

Aid for religious freedom and journalists

If enacted, at least $40 million would be set aside for international religious freedom programs, overseen by the Ambassador‑at‑Large and focused on countries of particular concern. Humanitarian funds would be available to help persecuted ethnic and religious minorities. Money from named accounts would also support and protect threatened civil society members and journalists. Nonprofits receiving Title III economic aid would be able to earn interest on local‑currency balances and use that interest for the same purposes, with required notifications.

Extra checks on West Bank and Gaza aid

Before first obligating funds, the Secretary of State would certify that auditors can access needed financial data. Aid would be vetted to avoid people or groups linked to terrorism, and funding would stop if links are found. Security aid would wait until benchmarks and compliance steps are reported. Up to $1.4 million would support State OIG audits.

Funds for nonproliferation and demining

The bill would provide $870 million for nonproliferation, anti‑terrorism, demining, and related programs. Money would be available until September 30, 2027, and could include contributions to the CTBT Preparatory Commission and the IAEA.

Global family planning funding floor

At least $575 million would support family planning and reproductive health programs worldwide, including in areas where population growth threatens biodiversity.

Humanitarian carveouts for NGOs and food aid

Even where country‑level restrictions exist, assistance could support NGO programs if the President first notifies Congress with details. In FY2026, Food for Peace funds could be used with regular committee notifications. Existing bans on abortion and involuntary sterilization funding would still apply.

Limits on federal conference spending

Agencies would not pay for any single conference costing over $500,000 unless they declare it in the national interest and notify Congress. They would not send more than 50 U.S.-based staff to one overseas conference without the same notice. Events over $100,000 would require annual reports, and those over $20,000 would need quarterly notices within 15 days. Grant and contract funds could not pay for conferences that are not directly related to the award.

Stabilization and disaster prep funding

At least $108 million would go to the Prevention and Stabilization Fund. At least $192.375 million from Title III would support natural disaster preparation and mitigation, including in Pacific Islands countries. Certain military financing amounts would remain available until September 30, 2027.

State funds flexibility and security upgrades

The State Department could move up to 5% of appropriations between accounts, with no account increased by more than 10%. Up to $50 million could cover emergency evacuations and rewards, and up to $50 million could go to the Capital Investment Fund. Title I funds could pay employee allowances, personal services contracts, and passenger transport. Embassy security funds could upgrade interim or temporary facilities and local guards, with consultation and, if needed, waivers for urgent security risks.

Stronger Iran sanctions and reports

Funds would support efforts to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, enforce sanctions, respond to U.N. violations, and support democracy programs for Iranians. The Secretary of State would provide the semi‑annual report required by law and submit a sanctions report within 180 days after enactment. Funds would not be used to implement an agreement that violates the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act.

Stronger oversight of aid and grants

This bill would tighten oversight of federal and foreign aid funds. Agencies would send quarterly reports on unspent and obligated funds within 30–45 days. Grant notices would have to follow the uniform rules in 2 C.F.R. part 200. State Department bureaus would be certified on financial and grants compliance within 45 days after first using funds, or submit a fix plan. Contractors and NGOs would have to share audit documents on request. Agencies would post required reports online within 45 days after Congress gets them, improve records management, cut FOIA response times, and protect records.

More funds for border flood control projects

Federal and non‑federal groups would be able to transfer money to the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. The funds would pay to study, build, operate, and maintain treatment works and flood control structures at the border. Money deposited would stay available until it is spent.

Global health funding and research teamwork

At least $50 million would go to a Prevention, Treatment, and Response Initiative for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases. After consulting the Appropriations Committees, funds could be awarded to public and private groups. Agencies would also be allowed to use funds to work with Army medical research, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, and NIH projects.

Block funding for foreign commodity expansion

If enacted, U.S. funds and support from Ex‑Im or DFC could not finance foreign projects that expand export commodity production when that would likely create a world surplus and substantially injure U.S. producers. Exceptions would apply for some low‑income or conflict-affected countries and when Ex‑Im’s Board judges U.S. benefits outweigh injury.

Funds for endangered species reviews

Leftover Infrastructure law funds could be moved to Fish and Wildlife and NOAA Fisheries to handle Endangered Species Act reviews for those projects. Each transfer would need agency head approval and 30 days’ notice to Congress. Transfers from DOT would come from grant administration funds.

Limits on where syringes are distributed

Federal funds in this bill would not be used to give out needles or syringes at any location local public health or law enforcement says is inappropriate. The limit would start at enactment.

Tighter abortion funding for federal plans and D.C.

If enacted, money in this bill would not pay for most abortions under federal employee health plans. It would only allow coverage when the mother’s life is in danger or the pregnancy is from rape or incest. The bill would also block federal funds for abortions in the District of Columbia except for those same cases.

Tighter rules for federal hiring

If enacted, agencies could not pay most new hires in the continental U.S. unless they are U.S. citizens, certain permanent residents seeking citizenship, refugees or asylees who filed to naturalize, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Applicants would need to sign status affidavits; a false affidavit would be a felony with fines up to $4,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail. Current employees and short‑term hires like translators (under 60 days), temporary field service (under 60 days), and wildland firefighters (under 120 days) would be exempt. The bill would also block use of funds to apply OPM’s 2008 “Competitive Area” rule and require every funded agency to run a written drug‑free workplace policy during FY2026.

More recordkeeping for some federal grant recipients

Organizations that get funds listed in the Act’s disclosure table would be treated as Federal award recipients for certain rules. They would need to keep records as required by 2 CFR 200.334 and allow GAO access under 2 CFR 200.337. This would add federal recordkeeping and audit obligations.

Agencies pay for cuts and retirements

Agencies would have to cover the costs of personnel actions caused by funding cuts within their Title I budgets. In FY2026, for each qualifying retiree or incentive‑based separation, agencies would send OPM an amount equal to OPM’s average cost to process a retirement claim for the prior year.

Country‑specific holds on U.S. aid

Half of certain aid to Nigeria would be held until the Secretary of State certifies progress on preventing violence and helping victims. Half of some funds for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras would be held until listed anti‑corruption and governance steps are met, and most military financing would be barred except for humanitarian or disaster response. For Colombia, 25% of counternarcotics funds and 20% of military financing would be held until certifications are made, with some program exceptions. Aid tied to a Palestinian state or some Palestinian Authority uses would face strict conditions, with limited, time‑bound waiver options.

General guardrails on foreign aid

Aid under this bill would not support governments formed by military coups unless waived with conditions. Direct government‑to‑government aid would face anti‑corruption and misuse safeguards, prior consultation for larger amounts, and suspension rules if funds are misused. Funds could not be used by foreign governments to pay debt to international financial institutions or to the Government of China, and corrupt officials and their immediate families could be denied U.S. entry.

Tighter controls on moving 2026 funds

Agencies would face strict limits on reprogramming in FY2026, including caps of $3,000,000 or 10% without approval and personnel increases of 20% or more needing approval. Agencies would have to send a baseline report within 60 days or lose $100,000 per late day from salaries and expenses. State/foreign operations funds would largely follow table amounts, with most reductions capped at 10% (up to 50% in urgent national security cases with notice). No more than 50% of salaries and expenses balances at the end of FY2026 could carry into FY2027, and most appropriations would not remain available beyond FY2026 unless the law allows transfers.

Shift funds to UN and peacekeeping

Up to $466.514 million from National Security Investment Programs could be moved to pay U.S. dues to international organizations and peacekeeping. The Secretary of State would have to determine the move supports reforms and is in the national interest, and consult and notify Congress.

Tighter controls on foreign aid funds

Recipient countries would keep local currencies from U.S. aid in separate accounts, with signed use agreements. Cash transfers would require 15 days’ notice to Congress. Enterprise Funds would need 15 days’ advance notice to Congress and plans before asset distributions or shifts to private equity. New bilateral aid deals would state that U.S. aid is tax‑exempt or reimbursed. If a country fails to reimburse taxes on FY2026 aid by September 30, 2027, an amount equal to 200% of those taxes would be withheld and reprogrammed.

No gas stove ban; ROV rule paused

If enacted, the Consumer Product Safety Commission would not be able to use these funds to ban gas stoves as a class of products. The bill would also pause finalizing or implementing the 2014 recreational off‑highway vehicle safety standard during FY2026 until a National Academy of Sciences study is finished and reported to Congress.

Forfeiture fund cuts and monthly reports

If enacted, $300 million in unobligated Treasury Forfeiture Fund balances would be canceled by September 30, 2026. Treasury would need to send a Forfeiture Fund report within 20 days after enactment and monthly thereafter to Appropriations Committees. Treasury would also report within 90 days on authorities for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, their effects on the Fund and victim compensation, the accounting treatment, and custody contractors.

Limits on Treasury transfers and IT funding

Treasury could move up to 2% of certain accounts between listed Treasury offices, but only with advance approval. Treasury could also move up to 5% of any Treasury appropriation into its IT modernization working capital fund, with approval. Money moved for IT could be used through September 30, 2029.

New limits and oversight on IRS

This bill would bar the IRS from using FY2026 funds to target groups based on ideology. It would also limit moving IRS money between IRS accounts to 5% with advance approval. No more than 2% could be shifted to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and those transfers would also need approval.

SEC blocked from political spending disclosure rule

The SEC would be barred from using this bill’s funds to finish or enforce rules that make companies disclose political contributions, payments to tax‑exempt groups, or trade association dues. This would pause SEC work on those disclosure rules.

Buy American waived for commercial IT

If enacted, federal buyers could purchase information technology that is a commercial item without applying Buy American rules. This would broaden eligible suppliers for federal IT procurements.

Stricter rules for federal contractors

If enacted, the government would bar new contracts with foreign “inverted” corporations unless a national security waiver is reported to Congress. Agencies would also be blocked from awarding contracts, grants, or loans to corporations with unpaid, assessed federal tax debts or with a federal felony conviction in the past 24 months unless the agency decides suspension or debarment is not needed. Agencies could not pay award or incentive fees to poorly performing contractors unless narrow exceptions apply and rules in FAR 16.401(e)(2) are met. Bidders could not be forced to disclose political spending as a condition of making an offer. Consulting contracts paid from title I must be public records open for inspection unless another law or an Executive order allows confidentiality.

Breastfeeding allowed on federal property

If enacted, a woman would be able to breastfeed her child anywhere in a federal building or on federal property where both are allowed to be. This affirms access and does not change who may enter the property.

IRS chief's home-to-work transport

The IRS would be allowed to use its funds to provide passenger transport and protection between the Commissioner’s home and office.

Protect whistleblowers in federal contracts

If enacted, federal money could not fund contracts or grants that force workers to sign gag agreements blocking lawful reports of fraud, waste, or abuse to federal investigators. The bill would also bar enforcing nondisclosure forms unless they state they do not override whistleblower rights, communications to Congress, or reporting to Inspectors General. Nondisclosure rules for classified information would still apply. Agreements from fiscal year 2014 without the required language could not be enforced.

Safer facilities and incentives for diplomats

If enacted, embassy security funds could be used to improve safety at soft targets used by U.S. diplomats and their families, like schools, recreation sites, homes, and places of worship. The bill would also extend authority to pay incentives for critical posts through September 30, 2026.

More support for U.S. business abroad

The State Department would prioritize funds for diplomats to help U.S. companies with commercial engagement overseas. At least $5 million would support State–Commerce coordination. Funds could not duplicate the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service or pay for U.S.‑based programs.

Clear labels and no propaganda spending

If enacted, agencies would have to label any prepackaged news they fund for U.S. audiences. Money in this bill could not be used for publicity or propaganda to support or oppose bills in Congress or state legislatures. Agencies would also be blocked from domestic publicity or propaganda not already authorized by Congress, except for up to $25,000 for a named 1980 law provision.

Fight wildlife trafficking worldwide

At least $89.063 million would go to combat wildlife poaching and trafficking. Title IV funds could not train or assist military units credibly linked to poaching unless the Secretary reports it is in the U.S. national interest.

Freeze privatization studies of federal jobs

Agencies would be barred from starting studies or competitions to shift federal employee work to contractors under OMB Circular A‑76 or similar policies. This would protect current federal functions from being converted while the restriction is in effect.

Funds for buildings and drug policy

If enacted, GSA would receive $23.612 million for Federal Buildings Fund repairs and alterations, available until spent and not transferable. GSA would need to notify Appropriations Committees if funds are not needed. The Office of National Drug Control Policy would receive $7.071 million for listed initiatives, and those funds could not be transferred to other uses.

Keep consular services running in 2026

The Secretary of State would be able to move money into consular and border security accounts to sustain visa and consular services, with consultation and a report. For FY2026, fees in the Fraud Prevention and Detection Account could also pay consular service costs.

Keep DC services running during CR

If enacted and a FY2027 continuing resolution does not fund DC, the District would be able to spend the local amounts listed in this Act, as modified by the DC Council at the start of that period. Those amounts would cover obligations while the rule is in effect unless another law applies. The DC Chief Financial Officer would also need to submit revised agency budgets that need realignment and a revised DC Public Schools budget that matches actual enrollment within 30 days after enactment.

Legal exception for DC–VA Long Bridge

A named D.C. law would not apply to rail lines built under the Long Bridge Project between D.C. and Virginia. This would help advance new rail capacity and bike and pedestrian crossings tied to that project.

Plan to improve foreign aid results

Within 180 days, the Secretary of State would send a multi‑year strategy to improve foreign aid results. The plan would cover how to measure outcomes, use impact evaluations, set co‑investment and cost‑matching, and plan wind‑downs before funding. Small grants under $1 million would need approval by Chiefs of Mission and the right Under Secretaries.

Protect partners in democracy programs

If enacted, foreign governments could not require prior approval or force disclosure of groups or participants running U.S.-funded democracy programs. When a host government is undemocratic or harasses implementers, new bilateral agreements would avoid naming implementing partners, and the Secretary of State would seek to amend existing agreements.

Regulated firms can't fund regulator travel

Officers and employees at agencies funded by this bill would not be allowed to accept travel or related payments from entities they regulate, or their representatives. An exception would allow funding from tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) charities.

Stronger budget reporting across agencies

Agencies would have to notify Congress if an apportionment is late, conditions funds, or could hinder a program. During FY2026, every executive order or presidential memo would include an OMB statement showing 5‑year budget and revenue effects. Agencies funded in Titles I, II, and VI would file operating and spend plans on set timelines. If the President declines to follow a provision on constitutional grounds, the agency must notify Congress within 5 days.

Support for Congo‑Rwanda peace deal

At least $60 million would back the June 27, 2025 peace agreement and regional economic integration. It would focus on cross‑border security, education, economic links, and health security near Virunga and adjoining parks. Funds would follow consultations and notifications to Congress.

Tighter limits on travel, events, IT

If enacted, this bill would stop first‑class travel that breaks federal travel rules when paid with these funds. Agency networks paid with these funds would have to block sexually explicit sites, with exceptions for official law‑enforcement work. State Department funds could not support email accounts or servers outside .gov or without automated records management. Agencies would face strict limits on representation and entertainment spending, including no alcohol or mainly recreational events. Agencies could not pay for painted portraits of officials, and IRS conferences would have to follow TIGTA‑based procedures and documentation rules.

Use expired balances to protect embassies

The Secretary of State would be able to move up to $50 million of expired Diplomatic Programs balances into the account that protects foreign missions and officials. Transfers must occur within five years of when the funds were last available and be used for the original purposes.

Withhold aid for abusive peacekeepers

If enacted, the State Department would withhold aid from a foreign security unit when credible information shows it committed sexual exploitation or abuse while on a U.N. peacekeeping mission. Withholding would continue until the government takes effective steps to hold offenders accountable and prevent new cases. The Secretary would notify the foreign government and inform Congress within 10 days and help, where possible, bring offenders to justice.

Boost digital citizen services funding

Agencies, with OMB approval, could transfer or reimburse up to $29 million to GSA’s Federal Citizen Services Fund for FY2026. These funds could be used through September 30, 2027. GSA would submit detailed spend plans and wait 15 days after OMB notifies Congress before accepting transfers.

Clear labels on taxpayer paid ads and grants

Agencies funded by this bill would need to state when communications are paid for by U.S. taxpayers. Grantees would have to show, in public documents, the dollar amount and percent paid by Federal funds and by non‑government sources.

More transparency for finance regulators

During FY2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would notify key committees the day it requests a fund transfer and post that notice online. The Office of Financial Research would submit quarterly reports on obligations, staffing, and plans, and be available to testify on request.

IRS bonuses tied to conduct, training

If enacted, the IRS would only be able to pay bonuses or rehire former staff if it considers the employee’s conduct and federal tax compliance. The IRS would also need to train employees on taxpayer rights, courteous service, cross‑cultural relations, ethics, and impartial application of tax law.

Protect Coast Guard Hill fellowships

Agencies would not be able to use funds to add or enforce new limits on the Coast Guard Congressional Fellowship Program. Funds also could not be used to implement the listed OPM detail rules. This would keep current fellowship detail practices in place.

Block DC funds for drug decriminalization

If enacted, funds in this bill could not be used to pass or carry out laws that legalize or lower penalties for Schedule I drugs or any THC derivatives. The District of Columbia would also be barred from using funds it can obligate under any authority to pass such laws for recreational possession, use, or distribution.

Limits on Israel and Palestinian funding

If enacted, funds in this bill could not be used to move the U.S. embassy in Israel away from Jerusalem. U.S. payments to UNRWA would be barred for amounts from prior years or fiscal year 2026, and for fiscal year 2027 funds until March 25, 2027. Agencies would be barred from providing assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation.

No funds for Wuhan lab

No funds in this bill would be provided to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China.

No payments to outside intervenors

Funds in this bill could not be used to pay or reimburse non‑Federal parties that intervene in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded by the Act.

Tougher U.S. votes on Burma, Zimbabwe

If enacted, the Treasury Secretary would direct the U.S. director at the World Bank to keep the pause on new financing to Burma unless the Secretary finds doing so is not in the U.S. interest. U.S. officials at international lenders would vote against loans or grants to Zimbabwe except for basic needs or democracy support, unless the Secretary of State certifies rule of law has been restored. U.S. assistance to Zimbabwe would otherwise be limited to health and education absent that certification.

Approval needed for new training sites

Agencies would need advance approval from House and Senate Appropriations Committees before buying, building, or leasing law‑enforcement training facilities that are not inside or next to existing sites. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers could temporarily rent extra space when current sites cannot handle needed training.

Caps on White House office transfers

OMB would be able to move up to 10% of certain White House office budgets to other listed White House offices with committee approval. No office could be raised by more than 50% through these moves. Transfers from Special Assistance to the President or the Vice President’s residence would also need the Vice President’s approval.

DC budget transfer and reprogram rules

Operating funds could move to the District’s enterprise and capital funds and keep spending authority. The District could reprogram local funds moved from operating to capital in this or the prior four years. Debt raised for capital projects could not be moved to pay operating expenses.

Embassy builds can include Marine space

If enacted, embassy construction projects could include office or living space for U.S. Marine Corps members. For fiscal year 2026, the Secretary of State would have to consult and notify Appropriations Committees before buying property or awarding overseas construction contracts, consult early on future projects, and send quarterly reports on contingency savings before obligating them.

Family planning funds with strict limits

$32.5 million would go to the U.N. Population Fund in FY2026, but not for programs in China, and funds must be kept separate. If UNFPA plans to spend money in China, the amount would be deducted after March 1. Separately, no Part I foreign assistance funds could pay for abortions as family planning, involuntary sterilization, or related research.

Formal process for Exchange Visitor changes

If enacted, the State Department could not change Exchange Visitor Program rules unless it uses formal rulemaking. The Department would have to consult and notify Appropriations Committees at least 30 days before publishing any change. It would also consider public diplomacy goals and estimated economic effects.

Keep contractor‑financed exports from hurting U.S.

Note: Covered elsewhere in this bill’s themes.

Keep current universal service line rules

If enacted, the FCC could not use funds to implement the 2004 recommendations on single‑connection or primary‑line restrictions for universal service payments. This would keep the current approach in place while the restriction lasts.

Limits on court budget shifts

Courts could transfer up to 5% between Judiciary accounts, with most accounts limited to a 10% increase from transfers. These moves would count as reprogramming and must follow committee procedures. Some accounts, like Defender Services, would be exceptions to the 10% increase cap.

No funding shifts to match President's budget

Agencies would be barred from using funds to increase, eliminate, or reduce program funding just because the President proposed that change in the budget. This would keep Congress’s enacted funding levels in place unless changed by law.

No Mint–Engraving merger without approval

Treasury, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the U.S. Mint would be barred from merging functions unless four congressional committees approve. This would keep current structures unless Congress agrees to consolidation.

Tighter limits on aid to governments

If enacted, funds under titles III–VI would not be used to aid any government in default for more than a year on a U.S. loan, unless the President allows it after consulting Congress and finding it in the national interest. Money would not directly finance assistance or reparations for Cuba, North Korea, or Iran, including via Export‑Import Bank instruments. No assistance would be provided to the Taliban. The bill would also withhold $33 million for Pakistan until the Secretary of State reports Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released and cleared of related charges.

HIV/AIDS program changes abroad

The HIV/AIDS Working Capital Fund could also buy medicines and supplies for child survival, malaria, TB, and new diseases, with usual notifications. Within 90 days, the Secretary of State would send a plan to shift PEPFAR programs to country‑led ownership and reduce U.S. assistance over multiple years.

IRS would freeze 501(c)(4) guidance

During fiscal year 2026, Treasury and the IRS would not issue or revise broad guidance on section 501(c)(4) social welfare groups. They would use the standard and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010 to decide 501(c)(4) status.

More U.S. shares in Inter-American lender

Treasury would be authorized to subscribe to up to 25,128 additional shares of the Inter‑American Investment Corporation. Any subscription would only take effect in the amounts provided in this or later appropriations Acts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cole

OK • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 341 • No: 79

house vote • 1/14/2026

On Passage