National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 4779: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would allocate federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to the Department of State and various national security-related programs. It sets aside money for the State Department's core operations, including its foreign affairs administration and international organizations. The bill also funds several international programs and educational initiatives, such as international broadcasting, cultural exchange fellowships, and democracy-promotion organizations. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill impacts U.S. diplomatic operations worldwide and funds numerous educational and cultural programs.
It provides money for organizations focused on international broadcasting, religious freedom abroad, Middle Eastern-Western dialogue, and democracy promotion. It also supports various commissions dealing with international security, heritage preservation, and cooperation with countries in regions including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. The bill encompasses a wide range of international policy areas, from arms control to child health initiatives. **Current Status:** HR 4779 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As an appropriations bill, it will need to pass both the House and Senate before being signed into law to take effect.
CRS Official Summary
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs.The bill provides appropriations to the State Department forAdministration of Foreign Affairs,International Organizations, andInternational Commissions.The bill provides appropriations for related programs, includingInternational Broadcasting Operations and Capital Improvements,the Asia Foundation,the U.S. Institute of Peace,the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund,the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program,the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program,the East-West Center, andthe National Endowment for Democracy.The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, includingthe Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad,the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom,the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe,the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.The bill provides appropriations tothe House Democracy Partnership,the President for Administration of Assistance,the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, andInternational Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance.The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted bythe President;Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; andthe Department of the Treasury.The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance tothe Export-Import Bank of the United States,the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, andthe U.S. Trade and Development Agency.The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.