Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
House Committee Advances Bill to Fund Treasury and IRS While Blocking DEI and Electric Vehicle Spending
This bill has been reported by the House Committee on Appropriations and is now waiting on the Union Calendar. It is currently moving through the legislative process as it awaits a scheduled vote by the full House of Representatives.
Legislative Progress
While funding the government is a requirement, the many controversial policy additions regarding social issues and D.C. laws will likely face strong opposition in the Senate.
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The bill bans Federal Employees Health Benefits plans from covering gender-affirming surgeries, puberty blockers, or hormone therapy for transition purposes. It also includes a broad religious liberty provision that protects individuals and organizations who oppose same-sex marriage from losing federal grants, contracts, tax-exempt status, or other government benefits, potentially reducing legal protections for LGBTQ people in federally funded settings.
“None of the funds made available by this Act, or in any previous appropriation, may be provided for in insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to cover the cost of surgical procedures or puberty blockers or hormone therapy for the purpose of sex-rejecting procedures.”
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 540.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-623, by Mr. Joyce (OH).
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
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