Díaz-Balart, Cole at FY26 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 2026 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 delivers on President Trump’s America First agenda. First and foremost, by drastically reducing spending. Funding is cut by 22% from the enacted level. The greatest threat to our country’s stability and security is our debt, and this bill dramatically, but responsibly, reins in spending... The bill prioritizes our national security, especially in the Western Hemisphere, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. It provides unwavering support for Israel and fully funds the United States-Israel Memorandum of Understanding by providing $3.3 billion in security assistance to allow Israel to defend herself from existential threats... The bill includes funding and conditions to confront the national security threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party, including through a new provision that prohibits support for academic institutions partnering in STEM programs with PRC- or CCP-controlled colleges in Communist China, and continues to prohibit foreign assistance from being used to repay loans to the PRC."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "Our work on today’s Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill is a critically important step toward building a renewed and sharpened approach to United States foreign policy, while also responsibly reducing spending. The legislation makes clear that we will not retreat from the cause of freedom. This bill prioritizes our national security through robust support to our allies and through stronger efforts to counter our adversaries... As we enhance and refocus America’s leadership in the world, we ensure that Americans are safer at home and abroad without compromising fiscal responsibility."
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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