Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Legislative Branch: Funding for Congress and Support Agencies
This bill has been reported by the House Committee on Appropriations and is now waiting for a vote on the House floor. It is currently placed on the Union Calendar and is actively moving through the legislative process. There is no companion bill mentioned at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a necessary spending bill that must pass to keep Congress running. While there might be some debate over specific rules, both parties usually agree on funding their own operations.
Key Points
- This bill sets the budget for the part of the government that makes laws. It provides money for the House of Representatives, the Capitol Police, the Library of Congress, and the offices that help Congress do its work for the 2027 budget year.
- For the year 2027, the bill stops members of Congress from getting a cost of living pay raise. It also limits how much money they can spend on leasing cars for their official work to 1,000 dollars per month.
- The bill gives over 900 million dollars to the Capitol Police for salaries and equipment. It also bans Congress from buying computers, printers, or drones from certain Chinese companies to protect national security.
- Members of Congress who are being investigated for misconduct would be required to take their workplace rights training in person. This is meant to make sure they take the rules about how to treat staff seriously.
- The bill changes how the heads of the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office are picked. Instead of the president choosing them, a group of leaders from both parties in Congress would vote on who gets the job.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
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. 119-666, by Mr. Valadao.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
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