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February 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. – This week, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), hosted a hearing with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) President and CEO, Damon Wilson. The hearing provided Appropriators the opportunity to give serious attention to, and rigorous oversight of, the programs funded in the NSRP bill, as well as support the Trump Administration's America First foreign policy. The National Endowment for Democracy, founded by President Ronald Reagan, is a critical tool to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities around the world and support those fighting for freedom under authoritarian regimes in Iran, North Korea, and Cuba.
February 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released guidance for Fiscal Year 2027 programmatic, language, and Community Project Funding requests. Chairman Cole said in a dear colleague to Members, I am pleased to announce the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. On Wednesday, February 25, Members may begin submitting programmatic and language requests and Community Project Funding requests for the upcoming year.
February 24, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress and the American people:
“Tonight, President Trump delivered a powerful and forward-looking speech. American exceptionalism is not just an idea – it is the discipline to lead by the people, govern for the people, and defend the people with strength and conviction.
February 24, 2026
Good morning and welcome to the NSRP Subcommittee hearing on the National Endowment for Democracy. Our witness today is Damon Wilson, President and CEO of NED. Thank you, Mr. Wilson, for agreeing to testify. It should be no surprise to anyone why the Subcommittee’s first hearing of the year is to discuss oversight of the National Endowment for Democracy. At this moment in our country’s history, under the tremendous leadership of President Trump, our foreign policy has been awakened and strengthened in an unprecedented manner. The work of NED is a critical tool advancing the foreign policy priorities of this Administration, including by defending international religious freedom in places like Nigeria, Nicaragua and Communist China, and supporting those struggling for freedom in places like Iran, North Korea, and Cuba.
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