Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
Sponsored By: Representative Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
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Summary
This bill would fund the Treasury, White House offices, Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and many independent agencies for FY2027 while imposing strict spending limits and policy restrictions across the federal government.
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- Families, students, and local services: DC residents receive a $20.0 million federal tuition account and $52.5 million for school improvement and scholarships. These funds come with quarterly reporting and CFO oversight.
- Treasury, finance, and tax administration: The bill targets funding to Treasury components including IRS taxpayer services, enforcement, and IT modernization, creates a dedicated Cybersecurity Enhancement account, and caps certain inter‑appropriation transfers at 2 percent.
- Federal workforce, procurement, and regulatory rules: It sets government‑wide limits on hiring, pay, travel, and conferences, restricts some regulatory actions (including rules on gas stoves and digital discrimination), bars certain contracting practices like ESG‑based Thrift Savings Plan investments, and lets OMB shift up to 10 percent among select White House accounts.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
43 provisions identified: 16 benefits, 14 costs, 13 mixed.
Tighter limits on agency spending
If enacted, agencies funded by this bill would face strict new limits on how they move or keep money. Agencies must send a baseline report within 60 days of enactment or face a $100,000 per day cut to salaries-and-expenses money. Funds in this bill could not stay available past the current fiscal year unless the Act says so, and agencies could carry forward no more than 50% of unused salaries-and-expenses into availability through Sept 30, 2028 without committee approval. Many reprogramming actions would need prior approval and some interagency funding and payments to outside intervenors would be barred.
Stronger digital privacy and report limits
If enacted, the bill would bar government entities from forcing providers to disclose contents of stored electronic communications in ways that would violate the Fourth Amendment. It would also require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to notify Congress and post when it asks to transfer funds during FY2027. The bill would block an FTC draft report on food marketed to children unless a working group follows a named Executive Order. These changes increase privacy protections and transparency while delaying or conditioning some agency reporting and reports.
Protect religious marriage expression
If enacted, the bill would bar use of funds in this Act to take discriminatory action against a person for speaking or acting on a sincere religious belief that marriage is between one man and one woman. The protection would cover tax treatment, charitable deduction rules, grants, contracts, licenses, accreditation, employment, and federal program benefits.
Federal payments for D.C. schools and courts
If enacted, the bill would provide targeted federal funds to the District of Columbia. It would fund a $52.5 million DC school improvement program split among Opportunity Scholarships, charter school payments, and public schools. The bill would provide about $274 million for DC Courts and $42.3 million for courthouse capital improvements through Sept. 30, 2028. It would also give $50 million for National Capital public safety and $20 million for resident tuition support.
Ban funding to certain foreign labs
If enacted, agencies could not use funds in this Act to support the Wuhan Institute of Virology or any laboratory owned or controlled by the listed foreign governments, or any lab in a country later named a foreign adversary by the Secretary of State. The bar would apply to direct and indirect federal funding and to recipients of federal funds.
Freeze on 501(c)(4) rule changes
If enacted, Treasury and the IRS would be barred during fiscal year 2027 from issuing or revising broad rules about the 501(c)(4) social welfare test. The bill would require use of the definitions that were in effect on January 1, 2010 to decide 501(c)(4) status for organizations created before or after enactment.
Stronger oversight and reporting rules
If enacted, the bill would require Inspectors General funded under this Act to get timely access to agency records and to report access denials to Appropriations Committees within five days. It would bar use of funds in ways that break federal records laws. Agencies would also send quarterly budget reports and OMB would include five-year budget statements with Executive orders in FY2027.
New transparency and conference rules
If enacted, the bill would increase public reporting and limits on agency conference and consulting spending. Agencies would report annually on conferences that cost more than $100,000 and, in FY2027, notify Inspectors General about conferences over $20,000 within 15 days after each quarter. Consulting contracts paid from this Act would generally be public and available for inspection. The rules would also bar grant or contract funds from paying for conferences not directly related to an award.
Protect whistleblower reporting rights
If enacted, contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements using this money could not require employees or contractors to sign confidentiality forms that block lawful reports of fraud, waste, or abuse. Nondisclosure forms would have to preserve rights to report to Congress, Inspectors General, and the Office of Special Counsel. Classified-information nondisclosure rules would still apply.
Long Bridge project legal exemption
If enacted, the bill would say that a specific federal statute (section 244) does not apply to railroads built under the Long Bridge Project between D.C. and Virginia. The Long Bridge Project includes a new rail bridge, added commuter and passenger rail capacity, and bike and pedestrian crossings. The change would remove a legal obstacle for that project and take effect upon enactment.
Pay and retirement payments funded
If enacted, the bill would appropriate amounts needed to pay the President's compensation and to make payments into judicial and civil-service retirement and survivor funds as required by law. It would also finance unfunded civil service liabilities and government contributions for retired employees' health and life insurance. The section keeps those payments funded but does not change eligibility or benefit rules.
Caps on federal vehicle purchases
If enacted, federal passenger motor vehicles bought in fiscal year 2027 would generally be capped at $40,000. Station wagons would be capped at $41,140. Police-type vehicles could exceed the cap by up to $7,775, demonstration electric or hybrid vehicles by up to 5%, and incremental costs for clean alternative fuel vehicles may be added to the cap. Some vehicle types are excluded from these limits.
Keep rural telecom high-cost support
If enacted, the bill would stop the FCC from changing high-cost universal-service support rules in a way that would reduce payments to competitive carriers. The FCC could still develop alternatives, but any new mechanism must keep existing high-cost support to competitive carriers in place until the alternative begins.
Higher Federal Reserve asset threshold
If enacted, this bill would require the Federal Reserve to revise appendix C of 12 C.F.R. part 225 and set the consolidated asset threshold at $12 billion. This would change which banking organizations must follow the rules tied to that threshold. Banks with less than $12 billion in consolidated assets would no longer be covered by those rules. The effect on customers would depend on how banks change services and risk management after the change.
New Treasury budget transfer powers
If enacted, the bill would let Treasury move modest amounts inside its accounts to cover IT modernization and debt collection. Agencies could transfer up to 5% of Treasury appropriations to an IT modernization fund with committee approval and keep that money available through Sept. 30, 2029. The Secretary could temporarily shift funds to the Debt Collection Fund and up to 2% of certain Treasury accounts could be reallocated with committee approval. The IRS could also shift up to 2% of its appropriations to the IRS inspector general with approval.
Buy American rule for commercial IT
If enacted, the Buy American Act restriction would not apply to federal purchases of information technology that qualify as a "commercial item." Agencies could buy foreign-made commercial IT without applying the domestic-purchase rule. The change would take effect upon enactment and mainly affects government buyers and IT vendors.
Limits on local harm reduction and D.C. abortion funds
If enacted, the bill would limit some federally funded health services. Federal funds in this Act could not pay for needle or syringe distribution in locations local officials deem inappropriate. The bill would also bar District of Columbia government funds from paying for abortions except when the mother's life is at risk or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. These changes could reduce access and raise out-of-pocket costs for affected people.
No SBA climate funding
If enacted, the bill would bar the Small Business Administration from using any funds in this Act for climate change initiatives. Small businesses that planned to seek SBA support for climate projects would lose that funding source. This applies immediately upon enactment.
Ban legalizing Schedule I drugs
If enacted, the bill would bar federal funds in this Act from being used to legalize or reduce penalties for possession, use, or distribution of any Schedule I substance or THC derivatives. It would also bar District of Columbia funds from being used to legalize recreational use of those substances.
Ban on federal COVID-19 mandates
If enacted, the bill would bar use of funds in this Act or any other Act to implement, administer, or enforce any COVID-19 mask or vaccine mandates. The restriction would take effect upon enactment and would limit federal spending that supports those mandates.
New executive-order compliance for agencies
If enacted, the bill would require every executive department and agency to follow specified parts of a set of Executive Orders listed in the bill. Agencies would need to change policies and operations to comply with those numbered provisions. The requirement would take effect upon enactment.
Tighter rules on agency travel and conferences
If enacted, agencies could not pay for a single conference costing more than $500,000 unless they make a written national-interest determination and notify the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Agencies could also not fund attendance of more than 50 U.S.-stationed employees at a single overseas conference without that determination and notice. The IRS would also have to follow stricter conference controls and agencies must follow travel class rules in federal regulations.
Network rules to block pornography
If enacted, entities that use money from this bill to build or run computer networks would have to block viewing, downloading, and sharing of pornography. The rule would not limit funds needed for federal, state, tribal, or local law enforcement or victim-assistance work.
Ban DEI funding and require drug policies
If enacted, no funds from this Act could be used to set up or run diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, programs, or training. It would also bar agencies that receive FY2027 appropriations from spending those funds unless they have and administer a written controlled-substances workplace policy for officers and employees during FY2027.
Stricter rules for federal contracts
If enacted, the bill would limit who can get federal contracts and when agencies can pay extra fees. Agencies could not pay award or incentive fees to contractors judged below satisfactory unless the agency finds the shortfall was caused by unforeseeable events or approved scope changes. Agencies generally must avoid new awards to corporations with certain unpaid federal tax debts or recent felony convictions unless suspension or debarment was considered. Agency staff may not accept travel payments from regulated firms, and some named firms would be barred from contracting if they rate or demonetize lawful speech.
Federal pay, hiring, and benefits rules
If enacted, the bill would restrict some federal pay and benefits while adding other rules. Prevailing rate employees would face limits on pay increases for service after Sept. 30, 2026, and agencies must follow new hiring citizenship rules that bar most noncitizens from jobs in the continental U.S. The bill would bar hiring or retaining people convicted of certain sexual offenses. It would also bar TSP investments in funds that select investments primarily for ESG reasons and require agencies to remit a per-retiree processing fee to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. The bill would allow a right to breastfeed on federal property where a woman is authorized to be present.
IRS services, privacy, and hiring rules
If enacted, the bill would change several IRS operations that affect taxpayers. The IRS would have to adopt stronger taxpayer privacy safeguards and keep a training program on taxpayers' rights, courteous treatment, ethics, and fairness. The Treasury Secretary could use direct-hire authority to speed hiring to clear backlogged returns, and the IRS would improve its 1-800 help line. At the same time, the IRS could not build a free public e-file option without approval from Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Finance committees.
Block enforcement of SLFRF rule
If enacted, agencies could not use money from this bill to enforce or implement the November 20, 2023 rule on Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) or any substantially similar rule. The restriction takes effect upon enactment and would prevent agency spending to carry out that rule under this Act.
Limits on federal speech and outreach
If enacted, the bill would stop agencies from labeling or classifying U.S. persons' speech as mis-, dis-, or mal-information and bar funding groups that push private firms to remove lawful speech. It would also bar the IRS from using these funds to target people for exercising First Amendment rights and forbid agency-funded publicity that tries to sway legislation. At the same time, the bill would block most federal implementation of an executive order on promoting voting access and would bar use of funds in this Act for programs that promote Critical Race Theory.
Limits on Treasury and finance agencies
If enacted, the bill would block several Treasury and finance actions. It would bar Treasury from working on a U.S. central bank digital currency and stop certain Federal Insurance Office and Office of Financial Research activities. It would also limit some Treasury authorizations tied to state sponsors of terrorism and block some SEC rule actions paid from these funds. The bill would temporarily deem certain Treasury intelligence funding as specifically authorized until the intelligence authorization is enacted and pause some FinCEN work until a named interim rule is finalized.
Concealed carry reciprocity for DC area
If enacted, a person with a valid weapons carry permit from any U.S. state or territory would be able to carry a concealed handgun, magazine, and ammunition within the area governed by the District of Columbia and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Postal and $1 bill protections
If enacted, the bill would give $38.36 million to the Postal Service Fund to reimburse revenue forgone for free and reduced-rate mail. It would require mail for overseas voting and mail for the blind to stay free and bar using these funds to close small rural post offices. The Postmaster General would also have to notify Members of Congress 30 days before certain stamp releases, and the Treasury could not spend money to redesign the $1 note.
Limits on DC official vehicle use
If enacted, the bill would bar funds from being used to provide a District of Columbia officer or employee with an official vehicle unless the vehicle is used only for official duties. Travel between home and work would not count as official duties. The bill lists specific exceptions for certain on-call public-safety officers, the Mayor, and the Council Chairman.
Block travel-related licenses
If enacted, no funds in this Act could be used to approve or allow travel-related transactions tied to 31 CFR 515.565(b). The bill would stop agencies from issuing general or specific licenses for those particular non-educational exchange transactions.
Limits on DC local laws and services
If enacted, the District could not use funds available under this Act to carry out certain local laws. The bill would bar DC funds from implementing sanctuary law titles, stop DC-funded non-citizen voter enrollment, block the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act, and restrict the D.C. Council from enacting assisted-suicide laws where federal law applies. It would also bar DC officers from using federal funds to help petition drives or lawsuits seeking voting representation in Congress.
No federal funds where noncitizens vote
If enacted, the bill would prohibit providing funds from this Act or any other Act to States, cities, or localities that allow non-citizens to vote in Federal elections. Localities that let non-citizens vote in federal contests could lose eligibility for federal funds.
New rules for grantees and contractors
If enacted, grantees who get money from this Act would have to state the dollar amount and percent of federal and non-government funding in press releases, proposals, and similar documents. Entities that accept assistance would have to follow federal procurement rules in chapter 83 of title 41. Agencies would also have to follow 2 C.F.R. part 200 for publications tied to federal funds and label communications as produced at taxpayer expense.
Ban federal battery electric purchases
If enacted, agencies could not use funds from this Act to buy battery electric vehicles, EV batteries, or EV charging stations or infrastructure. The bill would still allow procurement of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles that are not classified as battery electric vehicles.
Block specific Treasury rule changes
If enacted, the bill would bar agencies from using funds in this Act to carry out several listed amendments to parts of 31 C.F.R. and to approve certain travel-related transactions tied to those sanctions rules. It would also bar agency-funded activities that would conflict with other prohibitions in this Act.
GSA coordination and property spending caps
If enacted, agency heads could transfer limited amounts to GSA Government-wide Policy for coordination and innovation, capped at $15 million and $17 million respectively. The Director of OMB must submit a spend plan within 90 days, and transfers cannot start until 15 days after Appropriations Committees are notified. Agencies must also consult GSA on new leases and may use proceeds from sales of recyclable materials for environmental programs.
IRS hiring and bonus compliance rule
If enacted, the IRS could not use funds in this Act to pay bonuses or re-hire former employees unless programs and hiring decisions take into account the employee's conduct and federal tax compliance. This applies to funds made available to the IRS by this Act.
Limit Executive Office background and tax requests
If enacted, the Executive Office of the President could not use funds in this Act to request FBI background investigation reports or ask Treasury or the IRS about an organization's 501(c) tax status, except when the individual gave written consent within six months during the same administration or for extraordinary national security needs.
Limits on Washington DC local laws
If enacted, the bill would stop the District of Columbia from spending available funds to carry out or enforce many named local laws. It would block use of funds for certain policing, traffic, emissions, and other local rules. The bill would also allow some transfers of operating funds to DC enterprise and capital funds, and require budget reports and a local report on a specified enforcement matter.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
OH • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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