Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2257
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 10, 2025
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 10, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 10, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2257
Congress
119
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Oklahoma
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House Votes (0)
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Summary

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and joint items such as

  • the Joint Economic Committee,
  • the Joint Committee on Taxation,
  • the Office of the Attending Physician, and
  • the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

In addition, the bill provides FY2026 appropriations for

  • the Capitol Police;
  • the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights;
  • the Congressional Budget Office;
  • the Architect of the Capitol;
  • the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office;
  • the Government Publishing Office;
  • the Government Accountability Office;
  • the Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and
  • the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House are not included in the Senate bill.)

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.

Text (1)
July 10, 2025
Actions (6)
07/10/2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
07/10/2025
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.
07/10/2025
Introduced in Senate
05/14/2025
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
05/06/2025
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
04/29/2025
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
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S.2257 119 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act 2026
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May 1, 2026 11:03:33 AM