House Passes H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, Completing FY26 Appropriations – America First, Fully Funded.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 341 to 88, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220 to 207.
This package of appropriations bills – like the eight already passed through this chamber – was negotiated, finalized, and delivered through a member-driven, bicameral process. Together, these measures lock in decisive FY26 investments that strengthen America’s military, secure the border, enhance emergency preparedness, reinforce education and health systems, and modernize transportation safety and infrastructure nationwide.
With the passage of this final package, the House of Representatives has completed its constitutional duty and passed all twelve appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2026. Congress is replacing Biden-era spending with disciplined, Republican-led funding that puts America First. These bills advance President Trump’s agenda, empower his Cabinet to govern effectively, and codify DOGE-backed reforms to eliminate waste, duplication, and unchecked federal spending.
This is a clean break from the dysfunction of the past. No bloated Christmas omnibuses. No unreviewable backroom bill dumps. And no more leverage of a partisan government shutdown for the rest of the fiscal year. Republicans are restoring regular order, enforcing fiscal accountability, and proving that Congress can work – on results and on principle. That is the leadership the American people expect, and that is exactly what this moment delivers.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "There were bets against us. Many said it was impossible. Yet, in this moment, the U.S. House of Representatives has delivered on its Article I responsibility. Here is what we’ve proven – commentary and headlines don’t dictate facts, difficulty doesn’t excuse inaction, and duty to the nation requires results. This package reflects what governing with purpose looks like. Instead of last-minute omnibuses or runaway spending, these FY26 bills deliver responsible full-year funding and represent critical progress in completing the appropriations process. Today, we’ve invested in strengthening our national defense, making our homeland safer, supporting education and health systems, and modernizing our transportation and infrastructure. Republicans set clear goals at the outset: reduce spending, lock in DOGE-driven cuts and reforms, and replace Biden-era provisions with policies that put America First. These bills do exactly that. They invest in readiness and security, demand accountability, and focus federal dollars on core responsibilities – not bureaucratic excess. Subcommittee Chairmen Robert Aderholt, Ken Calvert, Steve Womack, and Mark Amodei did the hard work – and the American people are better off because of it. Congress is closing out Fiscal Year 2026 through discipline and critical progress on regular order. This member-driven, intentional process is how governing is supposed to work – and how Republicans are turning President Trump’s vision into law."
Chairman Cole’s floor remarks on H.R. 7148 are available here, and on H.R. 7147 are available here.
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) said, "Passage of the final FY26 appropriations package balances the need for responsible fiscal stewardship while maintaining key investments in biomedical research, classrooms and education, and rural health and primary care. Thanks to negotiations on a bicameral, bipartisan level, funding decisions have moved through a member-driven process that emphasizes transparency and accountability. Labor–HHS priorities support the American people by demanding greater accountability while focusing resources where they matter most. As Chairman of the Labor-HHS Subcommittee, I was honored to lead the effort to rein in spending and secure an America First future, while also ensuring these bills provide funding for critical projects that support jobs and growth in our districts."
Subcommittee Chairman Aderholt's remarks are available here.
Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) said, "Keeping America safe is our top priority in Congress and the defense appropriations bill passed today will help achieve that fundamental objective. The bill advances my strategic goals as Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee which align with the Trump Administration’s America First’ agenda. By establishing a new Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network and advancing programs that leverage American innovation, we are strengthening our military superiority and ability to build weapons at scale. We also continue to target international drug cartels and narco-terrorists – who are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans – by investing in National Guard counter-drug programs. Our servicemembers are the most essential component of our national security strategy and this bill invests in these heroes with a 3.8% pay raise and continues pay increases for junior enlisted servicemembers."
Subcommittee Chairman Calvert's remarks are available here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) said, "I am extremely proud of the passage of today’s funding bills. My Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development division reflects a deliberate shift away from bloated bureaucracy and refocuses taxpayer dollars on priorities that matter to the American people—safety, mobility, economic growth, and housing affordability. Among its many provisions, we delivered a long-overdue infusion of resources to modernize our national airspace and strengthen our air traffic control system. We also provided states with the funding they need to build safer, more reliable roads and bridges while addressing long-standing safety challenges, including truck parking. At the same time, we preserved housing assistance for the most vulnerable while promoting affordability through flexible, locally driven programs that allow communities to expand housing supply without federal micromanagement. For the Third District of Arkansas, I secured more than $97 million for eleven community projects—ranging from the construction of the Springdale Northern Bypass, which will support regional economic growth, to critical funding for the City of Mulberry’s Community Food Pantry, ensuring families have access to the food they need. Today’s package also strategically increases funding for our defense apparatus, strengthening national security and ensuring we are ready and able to respond to emerging threats and win the next conflict. While we are close to completing our appropriations work, we are not done yet. Let’s finish the job, prevent another long-term continuing resolution, and deliver real results for taxpayers in Arkansas’s Third District and across the nation."
Subcommittee Chairman Womack's remarks are available here.
Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV) said, "When we look back to a year ago and the disaster at the border the Trump Administration inherited, it’s clear the voices of the American people were taken seriously when they went to the ballot box with the hope of more secure borders, streets free of drugs and violent criminals, and the peace of mind that comes with safer communities. This funding addresses every aspect of our national security where the United States could be vulnerable. It strengthens protections across air, land, maritime, and emerging cyber domains, while supporting innovation, training, and modern technologies needed to stay ahead of bad actors and adversaries. It’s also fiscally responsible, saving taxpayer dollars by cutting programs and offices that pursue missions unrelated to security of the homeland and refocusing resources on initiatives that truly keeps Americans safe. The road to restoring regular order was not an easy one, but Chairman Cole’s leadership and commitment to the process brought us to this point. I want to thank my colleagues on the committee and the subcommittee staff for their partnership and hard work in getting this across the finish line."
Subcommittee Chairman Amodei's remarks are available here.
H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Background:
- Passage of these bills marks the final steps in completing all 12 FY26 appropriations bills.
- Gone are the days of rushed, Christmas omnibuses. Thanks to Republican governance, funding decisions will move through a deliberate, member-driven process that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and timely consideration.
- The measures were negotiated between House and Senate Subcommittee leadership, which included Republican Reps. Robert Aderholt, Ken Calvert, Steve Womack, and Mark Amodei and Senators Mitch McConnell, Shelley Moore Capito, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Katie Britt.
- Defense measures champion America’s military superiority, ensuring our troops can deter, fight, and win. Strategic investments restore military strength, accelerate innovation, and reinforce President Trump’s peace through strength agenda. The bill also bolsters U.S. industrial supply chains, delivers next-generation weapons and assets, and includes a well-earned pay raise for our troops.
- Homeland measures end the weak, Biden-era posture that fueled the worst border crisis in history by implementing policies that keep Americans and our homeland safe. We advance the America First promise of empowering our frontline agents to uphold our laws, deport criminal aliens, confront bad actors, and protect our country. From our borders and ports to aviation and cyber, we deliver the personnel, training, and technology to reinforce our security at every level.
- LHHS measures demonstrate the will of the American people who mandated new priorities and accountability in government, including priorities to “Make America Healthy Again” and “Make America Skilled Again.” Investments are directed to where they matter most: into lifesaving biomedical research and resilient medical supply chains, classrooms and training that prepare the next generation for success, and rural hospitals and primary care to end the chronic disease epidemic.
- THUD measures allow the nation to build stronger, travel safer, and support growth. Reflecting key pieces of the America First agenda, it enhances resources for FAA facilities and equipment to modernize air traffic control, hire needed controllers, and accelerate the deployment of new technologies. From our roads and bridges to our ports and skies, it supports the safety and security of vital transit systems. It also empowers local communities through economic development priorities and resources to help vulnerable Americans.
- No poison pills are included.
- Legacy riders protecting the lives of unborn children, supporting livestock haulers from burdensome requirements, and prohibiting illegal aliens from receiving housing assistance are maintained.
- These measures are part of an agreement that keeps total FY26 spending below the level projected under the current continuing resolution, delivering real savings for American taxpayers.
- Enactment of full-year appropriations is vital to implementing Republican priorities aligned with the Trump Administration and America First agenda.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
- Defense
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
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