Passed House·Last action 92 days ago

2026 spending bill funds Treasury, courts, State, and blocks UNRWA aid

Officially: Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill decides how much money many federal offices and foreign aid programs get in fiscal year 2026. It also adds rules on how agencies spend that money, requires reports to Congress, and blocks U.S. payments to UNRWA through March 25, 2027.

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Now before the House.

This is the moment to act.

What this bill actually does

This bill lays out exact 2026 funding amounts for Treasury, the White House, the federal courts, independent agencies like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and federal payments to Washington, D.C. It is a line-by-line spending bill, not just a broad funding cap.
The bill gives the IRS major funding through separate accounts for taxpayer help, enforcement, and technology and operations support. Some of that money stays available into 2027 and later, and the IRS must file detailed quarterly reports on its information technology work.
The IRS would have to keep training workers on taxpayer rights and protect private tax data. It must also guard against identity theft, focus on 1-800 phone help, and consider whether employees followed tax law when deciding bonuses or rehiring.

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This bill passed the Senate and is now before the House — this is the moment to act.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Supporters believe the bill provides necessary funding for national security, helping to protect the country from threats.
It ensures that the Department of State has the resources to maintain diplomatic relationships, which can promote peace and trade.
By limiting IRS fund transfers, the bill aims to keep the agency focused on its core mission of tax collection and enforcement.

✕Arguments against

Critics argue that the bill does not allocate enough funds to certain areas, potentially underfunding important programs.
Some believe the restrictions on IRS fund transfers could limit the agency's flexibility to respond to unexpected needs.
There are concerns that the bill's provisions might lead to government overreach in certain financial sectors.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

Latest: Received in the Senate. (1/15/2026)

JAN 15

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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2026 spending bill funds Treasury, courts, State, and blocks UNRWA aid

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