Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Senate Committee Advances 2026 Legislative Branch Funding Bill, Freezing Congressional Pay
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress sets the 2026 budget for Senate operations, including staff pay, offices, investigations, and official mail.
- Funding includes major support for Capitol security, including Capitol Police pay and equipment, plus extra money for Senate member security.
- Senators’ office budgets must be used within the allowed time; leftover money goes back to the Treasury to help reduce the deficit or federal debt.
- Members of Congress would not get an automatic cost-of-living pay raise during fiscal year 2026.
- The bill adds limits like banning certain telecom gear, blocking porn on government networks, and pushing food vendors to cut plastic waste.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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