The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the final versions of two key funding bills for fiscal year 2026: the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs bill, and the Financial Services and General Government bill.
Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, commented on the release. "The appropriations process continues to move forward and advance priorities of the American people. This fiscally responsible package would realign U.S. foreign assistance and make America safer and stronger on the world stage. The bill invests in lifesaving global health programs, including the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) and Maternal and Child Health programs. It includes funding for security assistance, continuing our longstanding commitments to allies and partners, such as Israel, Jordan, and the Philippines.
“The bill also supports federal, state and local law enforcement in their efforts to fight drug trafficking and money-laundering, and it provides funding for our federal judiciary and construction and repairs at our nation’s courthouses, federal buildings, and land ports of entry.”
Both bills are available for public review along with supporting documents such as joint explanatory statements, summaries, and details on congressionally directed spending through links provided by the committee.
