H.R. 8595
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart · 0 cosponsors
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Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service.
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.
Text of the bill
A National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
I DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED PROGRAMS
II Oversight of Diplomatic Engagement and Foreign Assistance
III BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
IV INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE
V MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
VI EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
VII GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) In general. Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the headings National Security Investment Programs, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, Security Sector Programs, and Foreign Military Financing Program, up to $1,500,000,000 may be made available for the America First Opportunity Fund to furnish assistance that makes America safer, stronger, and more prosperous by responding to crises, engaging proactively with strategic partners, and countering threats from adversaries.
(b) Transfer authority. Funds appropriated by this Act under the headings International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, Security Sector Programs, and Foreign Military Financing Program and made available for such Fund may be transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated under such headings: Provided, That such transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by this Act or any other Act, and is subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.
(c) Availability. Funds made available pursuant to this section may remain available until September 30, 2029.
(d) Consultation. The Secretary of State shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the allocation of funds made available pursuant to this section not later than 30 days prior to the initial obligation of funds.
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