Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee. The bill will be reviewed in a subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 15th at 11:00 a.m., which will be live-streamed on the Committee’s website.
Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart expressed satisfaction with the release of the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs bill. He stated that it builds upon prior achievements and advances President Trump’s America First foreign policy by reducing funding by 22% compared to FY 2025 levels while strengthening national security. “This bill reinforces President Trump’s mission of Peace Through Strength by restoring American leadership," said Diaz-Balart.
Chairman Tom Cole emphasized that the FY26 NSRP bill aims to protect American safety, freedom, and prosperity through focused strategy rather than excessive spending. "We make critical investments in high-impact programs that prioritize security and strengthen oversight of investments," Cole noted.
The National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill allocates $46.218 billion in discretionary funds, marking a $13.13 billion reduction from FY 2025 levels. Despite cuts, it maintains funding for allies like Israel and Taiwan while countering adversaries such as China and Iran.
Key takeaways from the bill include promoting self-sufficiency through redefined foreign assistance and creating an America First Opportunity Fund to quickly respond to opportunities advancing this agenda. It also supports President Trump's executive orders against wasteful spending on DEI or climate change mandates.
The bill provides significant support for Israel with $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing Program funds and robust assistance to Egypt and Jordan. It includes $500 million for Taiwan's military financing program to strengthen deterrence across the Taiwan Strait.
Additionally, it prioritizes fiscal responsibility by eliminating funding for unauthorized programs or functions deemed irrelevant to America's foreign policy mission under Biden-era executive orders.
A summary of the bill is available online along with its full text.
