The bill appropriates funds for national security, Department of State, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. It focuses on allocations, restrictions, and reporting requirements for various activities and assistance programs, including provisions for the Economic Resilience Initiative, democracy programs, and combating human trafficking. The bill also mandates funds for foreign assistance to specific countries, placing conditions and limitations on aid. It emphasizes oversight, vetting, and prohibition of funds, and impacts the allocation and usage of government funds, reporting transparency, and compliance with various requirements. Additionally, it outlines the use of funds for promoting women's equality and empowerment and sets limitations on international environmental agreements.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
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.