Cole Releases Updated FY26 Subcommittee Allocations

July 15, 2025
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today released updated subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, which reflect fiscal responsibility and President Trump’s commitment to restoring strength, making America safer, and refocusing the federal government agencies on their core missions.
 
Chairman Cole said, "Our FY26 process is driven by the national mandate of turning President Trump’s vision into action. That means real reforms, real savings, and real results for the American people. These funding allocations reduce spending by billions of dollars—and we don’t do this through gimmicks—but through responsible budgeting and principled decision-making. Every bill is cut except for the vital areas the President requested be protected: our defense, veterans, and homeland security. With this effective approach, we are decreasing spending by $45 billion compared to FY25. We are aggressively saving taxpayer dollars while funding our nation’s most important needs. Our path forward will continue to reflect investments that make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous."
 
Key Takeaways

  • President Trump’s funding priorities are protected:
    • Defense spending is maintained to ensure peace through strength.
    • Homeland Security funding is increased to keep Americans safe.
    • Veterans Affairs – including veteran medical care and benefits – will be fully funded, honoring those who’ve served.
  • Non-defense programs will be cut effectively by nearly 6%, instituting real cost savings to taxpayers.
  • The House topline reduces spending by $45 billion compared to FY25 full-year CR. That is in addition to the $25 billion reduction in previously proposed FY25 allocations.
  •  The House appropriations process makes targeted investments in American strength—supporting border security, energy independence, national defense, and economic growth—while reining in wasteful Washington spending.

Topline Allocation 

  • Defense: $892,500,000,000
  • Non-Defense: $705,600,000,000
  • Total: $1,598,100,000,000

Interim 302(b)s 

  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies: $25,523,000,000
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: $76,824,000,000
  • Defense: $831,513,000,000
  • Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies: $57,300,000,000
  • Financial Services and General Government: $23,198,000,000
  • Homeland Security: $66,361,000,000
  • Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: $37,971,000,000
  • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies: $184,491,000,000
  • Legislative Branch: $6,700,000,000
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: $152,091,000,000
  • National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: $46,218,000,000
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies: $89,910,000,000

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