Summary
Funds many parts of the government, like defense, health, education, and transportation, for the 2026 fiscal year and sets rules for how the money is spent.
What problem does this solve?
The government needs money each year to keep its departments and programs running. This law gives that money to many parts of the government so they can continue their work for the 2026 fiscal year.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government agencies
- Military personnel
- Recipients of federal programs (health, education, housing)
What does this law do?
Restricts assistance to the Azov Battalion
Prohibits any funds made available by this law from being used to provide arms, training, or other assistance to the Azov Battalion.
Prohibits transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the U.S.
Forbids using funds to transfer or release Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other non-citizen detainee held at Guantanamo Bay to the United States, its territories, or possessions.
Funds Israeli cooperative defense programs
Provides $500,000,000 for Israeli Cooperative Programs, including the Iron Dome defense system, Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense, and the Arrow System Improvement Program.
Funds Taiwan security initiative
Appropriates $1,000,000,000 for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative to provide assistance, including new defense articles, services, and military training to Taiwan.
Prohibits funding for Wuhan Institute of Virology
Blocks any funds made available by this law from being used to support any activity conducted by, or associated with, the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Restricts funding for abortions
Prohibits federal funds from being used for any abortion or for health benefits coverage that includes abortion, with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother's life.
Prohibits funding for certain human embryo research
Forbids the use of funds for the creation of human embryos for research purposes or for research in which human embryos are destroyed, discarded, or knowingly put at risk.
Appropriates funds for Department of Defense personnel and operations
Provides over $170 billion for military personnel across all branches and over $260 billion for operation and maintenance for the Department of Defense.
Takes back previously approved funding
Rescinds several billion dollars in funds from prior appropriations acts, including over $2 billion from the Navy's FFG-Frigate shipbuilding program.
Provides payment to the widow of a deceased Member of Congress
Directs a payment of $174,000 to Jill Marie LaMalfa, the widow of Douglas L. LaMalfa, a late Representative from California.
Funds the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund
Provides $342,516,000 to the Department of Defense to assist foreign security forces and other groups in countering the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
What is the real world impact?
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Prevents a government shutdown
Provides the necessary funding for a wide range of federal departments and agencies to continue their operations for the fiscal year, avoiding the disruption of government services.
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Includes policy changes without separate debate
Bundles funding for many agencies into one large bill, allowing lawmakers to add specific rules or policy changes that might be controversial and wouldn't pass as standalone laws.
When does this start?
This law provides funding for the fiscal year that ends on September 30, 2026, and contains several other deadlines for reports and actions.
Deadline for Department of Defense reprogramming requests
Any request for multiple reprogrammings of funds by the Department of Defense must be made before June 30, 2026.
Deadline for Department of Defense baseline report
The Department of Defense must submit a report to establish the baseline for reprogramming and transfer authorities for fiscal year 2026 within 60 days of the law's enactment.