National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
Jun 30, 2026
Introduced: Apr 30, 2026
Last updated: Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
Introduced: Apr 30, 2026
Last updated: Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
Sets the 2027 budget for the Department of State, foreign assistance programs, and other international security efforts, including military and humanitarian aid.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. government requires annual funding to conduct foreign policy, provide international aid, and protect national security interests abroad. This bill provides the necessary money for these operations for the 2027 fiscal year.
What does this bill do?
Funds diplomatic programs
Provides $9.76 billion for the necessary expenses of the Department of State and the Foreign Service, including for worldwide security protection.
Provides foreign military financing
Allocates $6.75 billion for grants that allow foreign countries to buy U.S. defense articles, services, and training.
Funds global health and humanitarian aid
Provides $8.88 billion for global health programs, including HIV/AIDS, and $5 billion for international humanitarian assistance for disaster relief and refugee needs.
Provides military aid to Israel
Makes not less than $3.3 billion in military financing grants available for Israel, which must be paid out within 30 days of the bill's enactment.
Provides military aid to Taiwan
Makes not less than $500 million in military financing available for Taiwan and prioritizes the delivery of defense articles and services.
Prohibits funding for UNRWA
Bans any U.S. funds from being used for a contribution, grant, or other payment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
Prohibits funding for UN Human Rights Council
Bans any U.S. funds from being used for a contribution, grant, or other payment to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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Sec. 7067(a)
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Additional limitations on operations and assistance
Restricts flags at State Department facilities
Prohibits flying any flag over a Department of State facility other than the U.S. flag, Foreign Service flag, POW/MIA flag, and a few other official flags.
Bans funding for certain social and political concepts
Prohibits funds from being used for programs that promote certain ideas related to race, sex, gender identity, or DEI, and bans funding for organizations that promote or provide sex change surgeries.
Prohibits funding for certain labs and research
Bans any funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, EcoHealth Alliance, labs controlled by foreign adversaries, and gain-of-function research.
Funds efforts to counter China and Russia
Provides $400 million for a Countering PRC Influence Fund and $300 million for a Countering Russian Influence Fund.
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Sec. 7036
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COUNTERING THE FLOW OF FENTANYL AND OTHER SYNTHETIC DRUGS
Funds efforts to counter fentanyl
Provides at least $175 million for programs to counter the flow of fentanyl, its precursors, and other synthetic drugs into the United States.
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Sec. 7069
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LIMITATION ON THE USE OF FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN ONLINE SPEECH-RELATED
Prohibits funding for online censorship
Bans funds from being used to deplatform, suppress, or penalize what would be considered lawful online speech in the United States.
Cuts previous spending
Permanently rescinds, or cancels, over $1.8 billion in unspent funds from previous years' appropriations for various programs.
Who does this affect?
- U.S. Department of State employees and contractors
- Foreign governments and militaries receiving U.S. aid
- International organizations and non-governmental organizations
What is the real world impact?
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Funds government operations
Provides the necessary annual budget for the Department of State and related agencies to carry out their foreign policy and national security missions.
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Projects U.S. influence abroad
Allocates billions in military, economic, and humanitarian aid to allies and partners to advance U.S. interests, counter adversaries, and respond to global crises.
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Enacts policy through spending restrictions
Uses funding restrictions to influence the policies of foreign governments and international organizations, such as conditioning aid on human rights or counternarcotics efforts.
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Imposes a domestic political agenda on foreign policy
Includes numerous provisions that restrict funding for specific social policies, such as abortion, DEI initiatives, and gender-related programs, effectively using a spending bill to advance certain political goals.
When does this start?
The funds provided become available for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, with several specific reporting deadlines.
Operating plans
Agencies funded by the bill must submit detailed operating plans to Congress within 45 days of the bill's enactment.
Spending plans
The Secretary of State must submit various detailed spending plans for specific initiatives and countries within 90 to 180 days of enactment.
Fiscal transparency report
Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of State must release a public report assessing the budget transparency of governments receiving U.S. aid.
Anti-corruption report
The Secretary of State must report on visa restrictions for corrupt foreign officials within 30 days of enactment and every 90 days thereafter.