Committee Releases FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Bill

April 22, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 23rd, at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart, “Over the last several years, we have focused on reducing unnecessary spending and redirecting resources to core national security priorities. The Fiscal Year 2027 NSRP legislation continues that work by advancing key national interests while ensuring careful use of taxpayer dollars. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made to realign funding in a way that strengthens our national security priorities and allows us to do more – and do it better – with less. I remain committed to protecting our national security interests and ensuring responsible stewardship of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. I am grateful for Chairman Tom Cole’s leadership and the support of my colleagues. Together, we have delivered an $11.7 billion reduction in total spending since Republicans took control while keeping our commitment to the American people – putting U.S. interests first, enforcing accountability, and ensuring every dollar serves a clear purpose.”

Chairman Tom Cole said, “The FY27 NSRP bill reflects a clear-eyed approach to U.S. leadership – grounded in strength, accountability, and results. It prioritizes the safety, freedom, and prosperity of the American people by directing resources to the highest-impact national security and economic priorities, while cutting waste and restoring discipline to our diplomacy efforts. This measure reinforces our support for key allies, pushes back against adversaries like Communist China and Iran, and ensures our foreign policy advances American interests first. It also demands greater accountability from partners, promotes self-sufficiency abroad, and safeguards taxpayer dollars through strong oversight. With Chairman Díaz-Balart’s leadership, this bill delivers a more focused, effective, and strategic approach to protecting Americans and maintaining our global advantage."

Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill

The National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $47.32 billion, which is $2.69 billion (6%) below the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level, and reflects priorities of the America First agenda.

Within the total cuts, the NSRP bill maintains robust funding for our allies like Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Taiwan and counters adversaries such as the Communist People’s Republic of China (PRC), Iran, Cuba, and drug cartels – including those designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The bill supports the President’s vision to refocus and realign foreign policy to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while ensuring all funds are spent in a manner consistent with relevant executive orders.

Key Takeaways

Champions America First Foreign Policy by:

Redefining foreign assistance to promote self-sufficiency, bolster economic growth and stability, and protect United States national security.
Providing increased funds for the America First Opportunity Fund to ensure the Secretary of State has the flexibility to quickly respond to unforeseen opportunities to advance the America First foreign policy agenda.
Requiring consideration of a recipient partner country’s cooperation on United States priorities such as migration issues, opposing foreign adversaries, burden sharing, support for Taiwan’s participation in multilateral forums, and United Nations votes in determining economic assistance allocations.
Withholding all funds for Mexico, except funds to counter the flow of fentanyl, until the Secretary of State certifies that Mexico is delivering water owed to the United States – and allowing the Secretary to transfer any withheld funds to support water storage projects in the United States.
Prioritizing United States commercial interests, helping to create opportunities for American businesses abroad.
Prohibiting funds for organizations who may have hired terrorists that took part in the October 7th, 2023, mass atrocities – including the murder of 50 Americans since the initial attack – but refuse to cooperate with United States Inspector General investigations

Supports the Trump Administration and mandate of the American people by:

Upholding America First priorities by promoting a foreign policy that supports our allies and counters our adversaries, focusing on the economic prosperity and national security of the United States, and eliminating contributions to multilateral organizations that are wasteful and antithetical to American values.
Codifying President Trump’s executive orders to ensure no wasteful spending on DEI or woke programs, climate change mandates, or radical gender ideologies.
Prohibiting funds for irresponsible migration, endorsing President Trump’s executive orders on border and migration.
Encouraging the Secretary of State to factor in countries’ cooperation – or lack thereof – on migration issues when determining the allocation of foreign assistance.
Prioritizing funds and policies to combat the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States.
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy by continuing requirements for transition, reducing United States funding as partner countries take on responsibility and burden sharing, and supporting the Secretary through the Memorandum of Understanding and implementation planning process.
Defunding the United States Agency for Global Media while investing in the new International Communications Activities account, established in the President’s request.

Protects life, supports American values, and enhances our standing in the world by:

Maintaining all long-standing pro-life protections, including Helms, Kemp-Kasten, Tiahrt, and Siljander.
Enhancing oversight and transparency over program implementation in global health.
Prohibiting funds to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).
Prohibiting funds in contravention of the rule published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2026, entitled “Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance.”
Banning “disinformation” and “misinformation” programs that violate the free speech rights of American citizens and businesses.
Promoting human flourishing in foreign assistance by prohibiting funds in contravention of the rules published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2026, entitled “Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance, and Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance.”
Removing vague references to “gender” and clearly stating our support for women and girls.
Allowing only the American flag and other official flags to be flown over United States embassies and consulates.
Prohibiting funds for the Pandemic and Arms Trade Treaties.
Supporting religious freedom programs abroad and religious freedom protections for faith-based organizations delivering foreign aid.
Holding foreign governments and bad actors accountable for persecuting people of faith, including by restricting assistance to Nigeria until measurable actions are taken to protect Christian communities suffering from religious violence.
Confronting human trafficking by prohibiting funding for countries and organizations that exploit Cuban doctors, while directing the Secretary of State to pull visas for officials involved in such practices.

Bolsters United States national security and border protections by:

Providing unwavering support for Israel by including not less than $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing Program funds.
Providing robust assistance for key United States partners Egypt and Jordan.
Including $500 million in Foreign Military Financing Program for Taiwan and $200 million in military assistance for the Philippines, as well as availability of Foreign Military Financing loans and loan guarantees.
Fully funding the Countering PRC Influence Fund at $400 million.
Providing $1.8 billion for United States national security interests in the Indo-Pacific and to counter the PRC’s malign influence.
Denying the Chinese Communist Party access to U.S.-backed resources by:
- Requiring opposition to multilateral development bank lending for the PRC.
- Requiring opposition to increased shareholding for China within the multilateral development banks.
- Prohibiting funds for the PRC, Chinese Communist Party, or for countries to repay debt owed to Communist China.
Prohibiting assistance to individuals or entities that support, finance, or facilitate the operations or commercial activities of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior, or their affiliates.
Prohibiting funds to the Taliban.
Promoting freedom and national security in the Western Hemisphere.

Safeguards American taxpayer dollars and preserves core functions by:

Prioritizing fiscal sanity and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse by strategically investing in partners to help them achieve long-term goals in the interest of United States national security.
Enhancing oversight and transparency requirements to ensure American taxpayer funds are not used by ineffective or fraudulent organizations.
Supporting efforts to reduce duplication, eliminate siloes, and streamline foreign policy under the direction of the Secretary of State to support a nimble and effective Department of State.
Eliminating funding for certain unauthorized programs, organizations, or functions.
Prohibiting funding for Biden-era executive orders on climate, gender, DEI, and other extraneous and radical programs that undermine American foreign policy.
Continuing to require the transition of global health programs toward greater country ownership and supporting the Department of State as they secure co-financing commitments from partner countries.
Prohibiting funds for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Prioritizing diplomatic engagement to favorably resolve commercial disputes abroad and to promote American business interests overseas.
Refocusing attention on critical diplomatic functions, such as addressing passport applications and ensuring the safety and security of our embassies.

A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.

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