Making appropriations for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
ReportedMr. Diaz-Balart, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill appropriates funds for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for fiscal year 2026. It provides money for diplomatic activities, foreign assistance, international development, and national security programs while establishing strict oversight requirements over how US foreign aid is spent and restricting funding to certain countries and organizations.
Who Benefits and How
The Government of Israel benefits from extended loan guarantees through 2031 and favorable treatment in Gaza oversight provisions that give Israel a role in monitoring US aid. US agricultural producers are protected from foreign competition funded by US development assistance. Congressional Appropriations Committees gain extensive new oversight and notification powers over foreign spending. Internet freedom programs receive at least $94 million, and basic education programs get at least $737.6 million through the Nita M. Lowey Fund.
Who Bears the Burden and How
International organizations face significant funding cuts: UNRWA and the UN Human Rights Council receive zero funding, the UN Population Fund is completely defunded, and 15% of other UN contributions are withheld pending transparency reforms. Climate funds (Green Climate Fund, Clean Technology Fund, Loss and Damages Fund) receive no contributions. The Palestinian Authority, Hamas, and PLO face complete funding prohibitions. Over $3.5 billion in unobligated foreign assistance balances are permanently rescinded. Research institutions like the Wuhan Institute of Virology and EcoHealth Alliance are explicitly banned from receiving funds. Foreign NGOs that perform or promote abortion lose access to global health funding.
Key Provisions
- Permanently rescinds $3.5+ billion from development assistance, economic support, and other foreign operations accounts
- Prohibits all funding to UNRWA, UN Human Rights Council, and UN Population Fund
- Blocks contributions to Paris Agreement climate funds and prohibits climate loss and damages payments
- Creates $1.7 billion America First Opportunity Fund for foreign policy priorities
- Establishes comprehensive Gaza aid oversight with quarterly reporting and coordination with Israel
- Prohibits US resettlement of Gaza nationals
- Bans funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology, EcoHealth Alliance, and labs in adversary nations
- Extends Israel loan guarantees to September 30, 2031
- Requires 200% penalty withholding against countries that tax US foreign assistance
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Makes appropriations for Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for fiscal year 2026, providing funding for diplomatic activities, foreign assistance, international development, and national security programs while establishing strict oversight and accountability requirements.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Establish strong congressional oversight over foreign assistance spending, restrict funding to hostile nations and regimes, prioritize US national security interests, and ensure accountability in diplomatic operations."
Likely Beneficiaries
- Congressional oversight committees (increased reporting and notification requirements)
- Countries aligned with US foreign policy interests
- Defense and security contractors (foreign military financing)
- Internet freedom organizations (M allocation)
- Basic education programs (.6M Nita M. Lowey Fund)
- Countries receiving America First Opportunity Fund support (.7B)
Likely Burden Bearers
- Cuba, North Korea, Iran (no direct assistance)
- Russia (no central government assistance)
- Countries with military coups (assistance restrictions)
- Countries taxing US assistance (200% penalty withholding)
- UN Population Fund (no funding)
- Green Climate Fund and climate-related funds (no contributions)
- Countries refusing extradition (no assistance)
- Federal agencies (extensive reporting requirements)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_department"
- → Department of State
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_corporation"
- → United States International Development Finance Corporation
- "the_administrator"
- → USAID Administrator
- "mcc"
- → Millennium Challenge Corporation
- "peace_corps"
- → Peace Corps
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "committees_on_appropriations"
- → Congressional Committees on Appropriations
Note: The Secretary generally refers to Secretary of State throughout the bill, but context may require coordination with Secretary of Defense (section 7015) or Secretary of the Treasury (section 7054).
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Framework bilateral agreement between the Government of the United States and the government of the country receiving assistance that describes the privileges and immunities applicable to United States foreign assistance for such country.
Up to ,700,000,000 fund for advancing United States foreign policy interests, protecting national security, and securing mutually beneficial opportunities.
Includes value added taxes and customs duties but shall not include individual income taxes assessed to local staff.
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