H.R. 4779 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, Jul 25, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds State Department and foreign affairs programs
This is a spending bill that allocates money for fiscal year 2026 to the State Department and dozens of related organizations. It funds everything from running U.S. embassies and international organizations to programs like the Peace Corps, international broadcasting, and efforts to promote democracy and religious freedom around the world. The bill also covers assistance programs, trade support, and various commissions that work on international issues.
How it affects you
This bill doesn't directly change what you do day-to-day, but it determines how much money goes to State Department operations, foreign aid programs, and international initiatives. If you work for the State Department, Peace Corps, or related agencies, it affects your employer's budget. More broadly, it shapes how much the U.S. spends on diplomacy, international development, and global engagement.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Jul 25, 2025)
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs.
The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for
• Administration of Foreign Affairs,
• International Organizations, and
• International Commissions.
The bill provides appropriations for related programs, including
• International 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, and
• the National Endowment for Democracy.
The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, including
• the 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 to
• the House Democracy Partnership,
• the President for Administration of Assistance,
• the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, and
• International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance.
The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted by
• the President;
• Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and
• the Department of the Treasury.
The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance to
• the Export-Import Bank of the United States,
• the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and
• the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4779
A BILL
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) · Introduced Jul 25, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 25, 2025: “Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.”
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