The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The bill was approved with a vote of 341 to 79 and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
This legislative package is designed to invest in economic growth, support federal branches, and enhance national security efforts. It marks the passage of eight appropriations bills covering about a quarter of all discretionary spending for FY26.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) commented on the measure: “Another step forward – another promise kept. The House just passed our next bipartisan, bicameral FY26 appropriations package, reflecting a simple truth: funding the government is a responsibility, and doing it right requires steady, deliberate progress. This two-bill measure strengthens economic opportunity, supports small businesses and families, and modernizes government operations. It protects taxpayers by shifting IRS resources toward customer service as families head into a historic tax filing season – one in which the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts will be realized. Just as this package strengthens financial security and accountability, it also reinforces America’s safety and leadership at home and abroad. We turn President Trump’s doctrine of peace through strength into action by realigning funding toward national security priorities that uphold U.S. values, guidance, and diplomacy on the world stage. We counter drug and human trafficking, confront the malign influence of our adversaries, and institute accountability. The blank checks of past administrations are over – and America First governing is back. That discipline shaped this package, resulting in billions of dollars in savings. Subcommittee Chairmen David Joyce and Mario Díaz-Balart guided this legislation to deliver results for the country and implement President Trump’s agenda of a future defined by clarity of purpose and confidence in America."
Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (R-OH) added: "Under the previous administration, taxpayers saw their hard-earned dollars go to waste on reckless federal spending. Passage of this bill is a significant step towards restoring fiscal responsibility and prioritizing the American public in our federal agencies. This legislation cuts waste and provides critical funding that supports the Department of the Treasury, Small Business Administration, High Intensity Drug Trafficking programs, the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, the federal Judiciary, and over 20 other independent agencies. I want to thank my colleagues on the committee and Chairman Cole for their hard work, and I look forward to working to pass the remaining appropriations bills in the coming weeks."
National Security Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) stated: "The passage of the FY26 National Security and Department of State funding bill is a crucial step toward strategically realigning our resources to better serve the American people and meet our national security needs. Not only does this legislation achieve a 16 percent reduction in spending compared to FY25 enacted levels, but it carries out President Trump’s visionary Peace Through Strength mission by restoring American leadership, standing in strong solidarity with our allies, advancing freedom, and confronting the malign forces that threaten U.S. national security and endanger American lives. The era of wasteful spending and the Biden Administration’s weak and confused foreign policy that undermined global stability and security is over. As Chairman of the subcommittee, I remain committed to ensuring that not a single taxpayer dollar is wasted. The FY26 NSRP House bill takes a bold step in funding effective, accountable programs that strengthen U.S. national security and uphold American values. I commend Chairman Tom Cole for his leadership in restoring regular order to the appropriations process and protecting hard-earned U.S. taxpayer dollars and thank my colleagues for advancing this third tranche of full-year appropriations bills which deliver wins for the American people.I look forward to seeing this legislation pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Trump."
H.R. 7006 includes measures such as redirecting IRS enforcement funds toward taxpayer services during tax season; supporting anti-trafficking initiatives; increasing cybersecurity defenses; cutting $9 billion from previous budgets; eliminating certain mandates related to diversity programming; conditioning United Nations assistance on reforms; defending religious liberty worldwide; preserving free speech protections; maintaining pro-life policies; among others.
The House Committee on Appropriations manages these annual spending bills through its subcommittees—a structure established since its founding in 1865 when Congress separated appropriating duties from those handled by Ways & Means (source). As part of its role within Congress’ legislative branch (source), it oversees creation—and periodic review—of federal funding measures each year (source). The current chairman Tom Cole serves as its forty-third leader (source).
For more information about H.R. 7006 or related appropriations activities—including summaries or updates—refer to official committee resources online (source).
