Cole, Collins Deliver Bicameral Agreement on FY26 Funding Allocations

Washington, D.C – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today announced he has reached an agreement with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on the remaining funding allocations, marking yet another key step forward in the FY26 appropriations process. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to governing responsibly, advancing a transparent and deliberate process, and providing the certainty needed to continue moving full-year funding bills through Congress.
 
Chairman Cole said, “This agreement provides a strong fiscal framework to complete FY26 and reflects our commitment to governing with clarity, effectiveness, and purpose. With fiscal responsibility guiding our work, we are advancing the appropriations process in a way that saves American taxpayer dollars. Our total funding allocation will be below the funding level projected in the continuing resolution for FY26, set to expire on January 30. This pathway forward aligns with President Trump’s clear direction to rein in runaway, beltway-driven spending. We will now begin expeditiously drafting the remaining nine full-year bills to ensure we are ready to complete our work in January.
 
“Our process will remain member-driven and transparent. Bills will be released with time for review, advanced in packages, and deliver on clear priorities for the American people. The nation deserves stability and a government that works for them. Completing the FY26 process through full-year appropriations will enact America First priorities, replace Biden-era policies, and eliminate the risk of yet another Democrat-manufactured shutdown in January.
 
“President Trump has already signed three full-year bills into law, demonstrating what responsible governance can deliver, and we intend to help him finish the job.”
 
Details: 

• Under this agreement, total FY26 spending will be below the level projected in the current continuing resolution set to expire in the coming weeks, delivering real savings for American taxpayers.
• Full-year appropriations are necessary to implement Republican priorities aligned with the Trump Administration.
• Gone are the days of Christmas omnibuses. Funding decisions will move through a deliberate, member-driven process that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and timely consideration.

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