National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
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This bill would fund the State Department, foreign aid programs, and related international affairs agencies for fiscal year 2027, appropriating tens of billions of dollars for diplomacy, foreign assistance, international organizations, and export/development finance agencies.
It also imposes dozens of policy conditions and restrictions on how the money can be used, touching on abortion, the United Nations, China, the Middle East, migration, and gender-related programming, making it a vehicle for significant foreign-policy conditions beyond the raw dollar figures.
What this bill would do
What it would do
The bill would appropriate funding for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of State's operations, diplomatic security, embassy construction, and international broadcasting; contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping; bilateral economic and health assistance including global health and HIV/AIDS programs; international security assistance such as foreign military financing and international narcotics control; multilateral development bank contributions; and export and investment agencies including the Export-Import Bank and the International Development Finance Corporation. The bill would also attach extensive conditions on the funds: restrictions on assistance to countries such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and the Palestinian Authority; prohibitions on funding the United Nations Human Rights Council and UNRWA; abortion-related funding restrictions; new country-specific funding minimums for Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Ukraine-related programs, and others; and numerous reporting, notification, and oversight requirements for agencies spending the money. It would not create new permanent programs beyond continuing existing foreign assistance authorities.
Key provisions
- 1Would appropriate $9.76 billion for State Department diplomatic programs and administration of foreign affairs, including worldwide security protection.
- 2Would appropriate roughly $8.9 billion combined for global health programs and HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and research, including a $1.25 billion Global Fund contribution.
- 3Would appropriate $6.75 billion for the Foreign Military Financing Program, including not less than $3.3 billion for Israel and $500 million for Taiwan.
- 4Would fund multilateral development bank contributions, including the International Development Association, Asian Development Fund, and African Development Bank.
- 5Would provide capital and program funding for the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to support export and investment assistance.
- 6Would prohibit funding for the UN Human Rights Council, UNRWA, the International Criminal Court, and the International Court of Justice.
- 7Would restrict assistance to the Palestinian Authority, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba absent specified certifications or waivers.
Who would be affected
The Department of State, U.S. Agency programs administered through it, the Peace Corps, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Export-Import Bank, and International Development Finance Corporation; foreign governments and populations receiving U.S. assistance including Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Ukraine, Colombia, and Gaza; international organizations such as the UN and multilateral development banks; and U.S. contractors and NGOs implementing foreign aid programs.
Why it matters
Without this or similar funding legislation, State Department operations, embassy security, foreign military financing, global health programs like HIV/AIDS treatment, and humanitarian assistance would lack fiscal year 2027 funding. The attached policy riders would also shape U.S. diplomatic engagement on sensitive issues including abortion, the Middle East, and relations with China and Russia.
What would change
Changes to existing law
Amends Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (Titles III-IV)
Provides funding under and modifies conditions on numerous chapters governing bilateral and security assistance programs.
Amends Arms Export Control Act (Sec. 7035)
Sets terms for Foreign Military Financing Program grants, loans, and leasing authority for defense articles.
Amends Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 (Loan Guarantees to Israel) (Sec. 7034(g)(3))
Extends the loan guarantee authority deadline from September 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032.
Reauthorizes BUILD Act of 2018 (Title VI)
Continues and funds the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's programs and loan authority.
Reauthorizes National Endowment for Democracy Act (Title I)
Provides $296.1 million in grants to the National Endowment for Democracy for democracy programs.
Agencies directed to act
Effective dates
- The overall funding period covered by this appropriations act
- Foreign Military Financing Program assistance for Israel must be disbursed
Funding and costs
- $9,761,523,000
Diplomatic programs and administration of foreign affairs
- $3,350,000,000
Global health programs
- $5,533,800,000
HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and research including Global Fund contribution
- $6,752,500,000
Foreign Military Financing Program grants
- $3,300,000,000
Foreign Military Financing grants for Israel
- $500,000,000
Foreign Military Financing assistance for Taiwan
- $1,425,000,000
Assistance for Egypt
- $1,650,000,000
Assistance for Jordan
- $5,000,000,000
International humanitarian assistance including disaster relief and refugee migration needs
- $1,000,000,000
Permanent rescission of unobligated International Disaster Assistance balances
How implementation would work
Agencies funded by the bill must submit operating plans within 45 days of enactment detailing planned spending by program, project, and activity, and must notify the Committees on Appropriations at least 15 days before reprogramming funds, opening or closing missions, or creating new programs. The Secretary of State and other officials must certify compliance with numerous country-specific and policy conditions before obligating funds, submit dozens of periodic reports (ranging from 30 to 180 days after enactment and quarterly or annually thereafter), and consult with Congress on transfers between accounts, waivers of restrictions, and allocation of funds designated for specific countries or initiatives such as the Countering PRC Influence Fund and the America First Opportunity Fund.
Legislative status & sources
Latest action
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
Official CRS summary
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This bill provides FY2027 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
- the Asia Foundation,
- 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 Offices of Inspector General,
- 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, and the U.S. Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism,
- 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.
Legislative subjects
Accounting and auditing; Afghanistan; Africa; African Development Foundation; Alliances; Appropriations; Arab-Israeli relations; Area studies and international education; Arms control and nonproliferation; Asia; Aviation and airports; Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies; Burma; Canada; Caribbean area; Central America; Child health; China; Collective security; Colombia; Computer security and identity theft; Congressional oversight; Crime prevention; Crime victims; Crimes against children; Crimes against women; Cuba; Currency; Customs enforcement; Department of State; Department of the Treasury; Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad; District of Columbia; Drug trafficking and controlled substances; Education programs funding; Egypt; El Salvador; Elementary and secondary education; Emergency planning and evacuation; Europe; Executive Office of the President; Executive agency funding and structure; Export-Import Bank of the United States; Family planning and birth control; Fiji; Food supply, safety, and labeling; Foreign aid and international relief; Foreign and international corporations; Foreign loans and debt; Fraud offenses and financial crimes; Georgia (Republic); Government buildings, facilities, and property; Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management; Government ethics and transparency, public corruption; Government information and archives; Government lending and loan guarantees; Government studies and investigations; Government trust funds; Guatemala; HIV/AIDS; Haiti; Health programs administration and funding; Health promotion and preventive care; Higher education; Historic sites and heritage areas; Honduras; House of Representatives; Human rights; Human trafficking; Immunology and vaccination; Infectious and parasitic diseases; Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information; Inter-American Foundation; International Affairs; International exchange and broadcasting; International law and treaties; International monetary system and foreign exchange; International organizations and cooperation; Internet, web applications, social media; Iran; Israel; Jordan; Kiribati; Land use and conservation; Latin America; Law enforcement administration and funding; Lebanon; Marine and coastal resources, fisheries; Marshall Islands; Mexico; Micronesia; Middle East; Military assistance, sales, and agreements; Military education and training; Monuments and memorials; Motor vehicles; Multilateral development programs; National and community service; Nauru; Nicaragua; North America; North Korea; Nutrition and diet; Organization of American States; Palau; Palestinians; Papua New Guinea; Peace Corps; Philippines; Pipelines; Property rights; Protection of officials; Public contracts and procurement; Reconstruction and stabilization; Refugees, asylum, displaced persons; Religion; Russia; Samoa; Sex and reproductive health; Sex offenses; Smuggling and trafficking; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status; Strategic materials and reserves; Student aid and college costs; Sudan; Syria; Taiwan; Terrorism; Tibet; Tonga; Trade and Development Agency; Transportation costs; Turkey; Tuvalu; U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom; U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; United Nations; User charges and fees; Vanuatu; Venezuela; Visas and passports; War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity; Water quality; Water resources funding; Water use and supply; West Bank; Wildlife conservation and habitat protection; Women in business; Women's health; Women's rights; World health
Committee report
H. Rept. 119-631