Congress Approves FY 2026 National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill

Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act by a vote of 217 to 214. The legislation, which passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 71 to 29, provides security assistance to key allies, counters international drug trafficking activities, and supports life-saving global health programs. It now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.

The bill provides $50 billion in discretionary funding.

"Recognizing America's leadership in the world, this legislation invests in programs that play a critical role in our national security," said Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee. "This bill also provides funding to counter aggression from the People's Republic of China and combat the flow of fentanyl, its precursor chemicals, and other synthetic drugs into the United States."

"As Chairman of this subcommittee, I was proud to work with my colleagues and the Trump Administration on a product that balances America's national security and better accountability to the American taxpayer," said Graham, the Chairman of the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee. "We live in dangerous times, and I believe soft power can prevent wars. I'm pleased that this legislation to support our interests at home and abroad will become law."

Bill Highlights:

Department of State:

• Operations: $9.3 billion for State operations under Diplomatic Programs, including $5.8 billion to strengthen embassy security and ensure the safety of U.S. diplomats around the world and $129 million for the Department of State Office of Inspector General.

• International Security Assistance: $8.9 billion for critical security assistance, including foreign military training and education programs ($119 million), peacekeeping operations ($335 million), counterterrorism and nonproliferation programs ($870 million), counter narcotics and law enforcement programs ($1.4 billion), and foreign military financing for U.S. partners and allies ($6.2 billion).

• National Security Investment Programs: $6.8 billion for a new account that consolidates three other accounts to strengthen national security and foreign assistance programs.

• International Humanitarian Assistance: $5.4 billion for a new account that consolidates two other assistance accounts to provide more efficient humanitarian assistance and more effective responses to natural disasters.

• US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): $998 million for DFC, a key agency poised to make America more prosperous by helping facilitate American deals and partnerships overseas.

• International Religious Freedom: The bill includes $40 million for International Religious Freedom programs and $4 million for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

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