01 — The Text
What.
- Appropriates fiscal 2027 funding for State Department operations, embassies, and international organizations.
- Finances bilateral aid programs, Peace Corps, export financing, and development assistance agencies.
- Funds diplomatic commissions focused on China, religious freedom, Europe security, and democratic partnerships.
- Sets spending limits and usage restrictions for all allocated funds across national security and foreign affairs.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- State Department employees, embassy staff, and foreign service officers receive operational budgets to conduct diplomacy and consular services.
- Developing nations, Peace Corps volunteers, and U.S. exporters benefit from aid, exchange, and financing programs.
- Americans interested in U.S. influence abroad see direct funding for democracy promotion, counterterrorism, and strategic partnerships with allies.
- Taxpayers fund roughly $50+ billion annually in foreign affairs—this bill controls how that money gets spent in 2027.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill 217-209 on July 15, 2026. It now moves to the Senate for debate and a vote.
- Senate could approve as-is, amend it, or reject it. Disagreements would trigger a House-Senate conference committee.
- Contact your senator to weigh in on foreign aid and diplomacy funding priorities before the Senate votes.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 15, 2026 — On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 247).
- Jul 15, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 247).
- Jul 15, 2026 — On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 246).
- Jul 15, 2026 — The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Mr. Amo moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations.
- Jul 15, 2026 — The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- Jul 15, 2026 — The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.