Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

Bill Number: H.R. 7006
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2026-01-15: Received in the Senate.
Last Updated: 2026-06-11T04:11:28Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

H.R. 7006 provides consolidated appropriations for fiscal year 2026 (ending September 30, 2026) to fund operations of various U.S. government departments, agencies, and programs. It supports domestic financial services, general government functions, national security, diplomacy, foreign assistance, and related activities, while imposing restrictions on certain expenditures and requiring transparency and oversight. The bill emphasizes priorities like cybersecurity, countering foreign influence (e.g., from China and Russia), humanitarian aid, and economic resilience, with a total appropriation drawn from the Treasury.

Key Provisions

The bill is structured into three divisions:

Division A: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
Title I: Department of the Treasury – Allocates $287.6 million for departmental offices (including international affairs and cybersecurity), $21 million for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (with transfer authority), $237.7 million for terrorism and financial intelligence, and $59 million for cybersecurity enhancements. Provides $3 billion for IRS taxpayer services, $5 billion for enforcement, and $3.2 billion for technology/operations. Includes $165 million for the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Title II: Executive Office of the President – Funds White House operations ($78.9 million), Executive Residence ($15.5 million), Council of Economic Advisers ($4.9 million), and Office of Management and Budget ($129 million). Allocates $298.6 million for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas and $136.2 million for other drug control programs.
Title III: The Judiciary – Provides $135.1 million for Supreme Court operations, $6.1 billion for courts of appeals/district courts, $1.8 billion for defender services, and $892 million for court security.
Title IV: District of Columbia – Allocates $40 million for resident tuition support, $90 million for emergency planning/security, $292.1 million for D.C. courts, and $52.5 million for school improvement. Limits local funds to revenues or estimates in the FY 2026 Local Budget Act.
Title V: Independent Agencies – Funds agencies like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ($365 million), Federal Trade Commission ($383.6 million), General Services Administration ($9.7 billion for federal buildings), and Small Business Administration ($323.1 million for salaries/expenses, $330 million for entrepreneurial programs). Includes $2.1 billion for SEC salaries/expenses.
Titles VI-VIII: General Provisions – Authorize transfers (up to 5% between accounts), prohibit IRS targeting based on ideology, ban redesign of the $1 bill, and restrict certain IRS uses (e.g., bonuses without tax compliance checks). Rescind $300 million from Treasury Forfeiture Fund.

Division B: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Title I: Department of State – Allocates $9.4 billion for diplomatic programs (including $3.8 billion for worldwide security), $513 million for consular/border security (to reduce backlogs), $812.8 million for embassy construction/maintenance, and $667 million for educational/cultural exchanges (e.g., Fulbright). Provides $1.4 billion for contributions to international organizations and $1.2 billion for peacekeeping.
Title II: Administration of Assistance – Funds USAID operating expenses ($112 million) and Inspector General ($62.5 million).
Title III: Bilateral Economic Assistance – $3.5 billion for global health (including $5.9 billion for HIV/AIDS), $5.4 billion for humanitarian assistance (prioritizing refugees), $6.8 billion for national security investments (15% for Africa), and $205.2 million for democracy fund. Supports Peace Corps ($410.5 million) and Millennium Challenge Corporation ($830 million).
Title IV: International Security Assistance – $1.4 billion for narcotics control/law enforcement, $870 million for nonproliferation/anti-terrorism/demining, $335.5 million for peacekeeping, $119.2 million for military education/training, and $6.2 billion for foreign military financing.
Title V: Multilateral Assistance – $339 million for international organizations/programs, $1.1 billion for International Development Association, and contributions to other banks (e.g., $43.6 million for Asian Development Fund).
Title VI: Export and Investment Assistance – $125 million for Export-Import Bank administrative expenses, $983.3 million for U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (including $740.3 million for loans), and $87 million for Trade and Development Agency.
Title VII: General Provisions – Allow transfers (up to 5%), prohibit first-class travel, require notifications for reprogramming, and extend authorities (e.g., for debt restructuring). Mandate strategies for assistance effectiveness and anti-corruption.

Division C: Other Matters
Section 101: Funding Limitation – Prohibits funds for UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) until March 25, 2027, overriding other laws.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Amendments: Modifies laws like the African Development Bank Act (increases callable capital to $8.7 billion), Asian Development Bank Act (authorizes $174.4 million for thirteenth replenishment), and International Development Association Act (authorizes $3.2 billion for twenty-first replenishment). Extends loan/guarantee authorities for foreign military financing (adds $8 billion each for direct loans/guarantees through FY 2027).
Rescissions: Permanently rescinds $900 million from Consular and Border Security Programs, $25 million from Educational Exchanges, $64 million from Debt Restructuring, $57 million from Democracy Fund, $661.3 million from Millennium Challenge Corporation, $179.3 million from Narcotics Control, and $50 million from Peacekeeping Operations (excluding emergency-designated funds).
New Requirements: Introduces a $100 million U.S. Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism. Expands Economic Resilience Initiative ($155 million) and America First Opportunity Fund ($850 million). Prohibits assistance for UN Human Rights Council unless reforms address anti-Israel bias. Limits UNRWA funding until 2027.
Extensions: Continues authorities like partner vetting, direct hire for IRS, and debt-for-development investments. Amends Taiwan Relations Act funding and extends exclusions for small grants from reprogramming rules.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Provides operational funding for Treasury (e.g., IRS enforcement), State Department (diplomacy/security), and agencies like SBA and SEC, enabling tax collection, financial oversight, and foreign policy execution. Rescissions may constrain prior programs, while new funds boost cybersecurity ($59 million) and drug control ($434.7 million).
Citizens: Enhances IRS services ($3 billion) and taxpayer protections; supports D.C. tuition aid ($40 million) and school improvements ($52.5 million). Global health aid ($9.4 billion total) aids disease prevention, potentially reducing domestic health risks. Drug trafficking funds improve U.S. safety.
International Relations: Allocates $6.2 billion for foreign military aid (prioritizing allies like Israel, Jordan), $5.4 billion for humanitarian relief (e.g., refugees), and $3.5 billion for global health, strengthening alliances and countering adversaries (e.g., $400 million Countering PRC Influence Fund). Limits on UNRWA/UN funding may strain relations with certain partners; debt relief ($52 million) aids economic stability in developing nations.

Main Stakeholders Affected

U.S. Government Agencies: Department of Treasury, State Department, IRS, Judiciary, Executive Office, SBA, SEC, USAID, Peace Corps, and international financial institutions (e.g., World Bank, IMF).
Foreign Governments/Entities: Allies like Israel ($3.3 billion military aid), Egypt ($1.4 billion), Jordan ($1.65 billion), and Taiwan ($300 million); recipients in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America for health/security aid; restrictions impact Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, and UN agencies.
U.S. Citizens/Businesses: Taxpayers benefit from IRS funding; businesses from SBA loans ($35.5 billion guarantees) and export aid (Export-Import Bank); D.C. residents from local funds.
International Organizations/NGOs: UN, World Bank, Peace Corps grantees, and NGOs receive aid for humanitarian/democracy programs; rescissions affect prior commitments.
Vulnerable Populations: Refugees, women/girls (gender-based violence programs), and global health beneficiaries (e.g., HIV/AIDS treatment).

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Strengthens oversight via notifications/reprogramming limits (15-day advance notice), anti-corruption vetting, and human rights certifications (e.g., Leahy Law expansions). Amends appropriations laws for flexibility (e.g., transfers up to 5%) but prohibits IRS ideological targeting (First Amendment protection). UNRWA ban raises separation-of-powers questions by overriding other laws.
Constitutional: Emphasizes congressional control over spending (e.g., rescissions, notifications); supports free speech via democracy fund ($2.2 billion) and anti-censorship provisions.
Political: Prioritizes "America First" themes (e.g., countering China/Russia influence, economic resilience). Funds reflect bipartisan priorities like global health ($9.4 billion) but impose restrictions on aid to controversial regimes (e.g., no funds for Taliban, Hamas). Potential for executive waivers (national security) balances flexibility with accountability, amid debates on foreign aid efficacy.

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Sponsor

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

Recent Actions

2026-01-15: Received in the Senate.
2026-01-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-14: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 79 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H741-795) (Roll call 28)
2026-01-14: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 79 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H741-795) (Roll call 28)
2026-01-14: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-01-14: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7006.
2026-01-14: The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2026-01-14: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H798-801)
2026-01-14: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7006 as unfinished business.
2026-01-14: On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-01-14: Mr. Cole moved that the committee rise.
2026-01-14: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lois Frankel (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2026-01-14: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 992, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 2.
2026-01-14: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2026-01-14: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 992, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 1.

Bill Versions

Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-01-14 — PDF (484 pages)
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-01-12 — PDF (482 pages)