Díaz-Balart, Cole at FY27 National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Markup
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) said, "The bill before us today is the next step in our historic efforts to strengthen our national security while reducing spending. Under Chairman Cole’s leadership, and with the support of our colleagues, this Republican majority has delivered nearly $12 billion in responsible cuts to spending under the purview of this Subcommittee since 2023. The FY27 bill continues this effort with an additional $2.7 billion cut from the enacted level. The greatest long-term threat to our country’s stability and security is our debt, and this bill makes disciplined decisions to continue reining in spending."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "Our work on today’s Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill is a critical step toward further strengthening America’s leadership on the world stage while upholding fiscal discipline. This legislation reflects a clear-eyed and unapologetic approach to our security and diplomacy efforts. It leaves no doubt that the United States will lead with purpose and strength – at home and abroad – because America First does not mean America alone."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.
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