The House of Representatives passed the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 on Wednesday. The bill provides $47.32 billion to fund national security and border protections and numerous programs.
“The Fiscal Year 2027 bill continues this effort with an additional $2.69 billion in cuts from the fiscal year 2026 enacted level,” U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee chairman, said. “The ever-increasing national debt is the greatest long-term threat to our country’s stability and security, and this bill makes disciplined decisions to continue reining in spending, while responsibly maintaining our national security priorities. Among its many achievements, this bill increases funding to counter narcotics and related law enforcement efforts, including to combat the trafficking of fentanyl, which has devastated every community in America. It maintains support for friends and valuable partners who align themselves with U.S. interests. It also continues a resounding support for a democratic transition to freedom for the people of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. All this while countering anti-American adversaries and ensuring full accountability and transparency of international organizations that have lost sight of their mission.”
“True leadership isn’t merely declared – it is upheld through the choices we make, the priorities we fund, and the resolve we show in putting America first and protecting our national interests,” U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), committee chairman, said. “This legislation reflects that philosophy by replacing the drift of previous administrations with direction and ensuring our investments bolster U.S. security, influence, and prosperity. President Trump has made clear that our nation will lead with purpose and confidence – both at home and on the world stage. Chairman Díaz-Balart answered that call with legislation that prioritizes strength over symbolism, strategy over bureaucracy, and results over rhetoric.”
The bills highlights include:
At least $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing Program funds will support Israel. Taiwan will receive $500 million through the Foreign Military Financing Program, and the Philippines will receive $200 million in military assistance.
The Countering PRC Influence Fund will be fully funded at $400 million, and $1.8 billion will fund national security interests in the Indo-Pacific.
The Chinese Communist Party was denied access to U.S.-backed resources, and it is prohibited to fund the Taliban.
The bill prioritizes U.S. commercial interests and policies that combat the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs
It prohibits funds for organizations who may have hired terrorists that took part in the October 7, 2023, attack; funds for irresponsible migration; funds for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East; funds for the UN Population Fund; funds in contravention of the rules published in Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance, and Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance; countries and organizations that exploit Cuban doctors; funds for the Pandemic and Arms Trade Treaties; funds in contravention of the rule Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance; and “disinformation” and “misinformation” programs that violate the free speech.
It promotes a foreign policy that supports allies and counters adversaries, focuses on the economic prosperity and national security, and eliminates contributions to multilateral organizations that are wasteful and antithetical to American values.
It codifies executive orders to ensure no funding for gender ideologies, climate change mandates, or diversity, equity and inclusion.
It redefines foreign assistance, requires consideration of a recipient partner country’s cooperation on United States priorities, and provides increased funds for the America First Opportunity Fund.
The bill withholds funds for Mexico, except those to counter fentanyl, until the secretary of state certifies that Mexico is delivering water owed to the United States.
It encourages the secretary of state to factor in countries’ cooperation on migration issues when determining the allocation of foreign assistance.
It advances the America First Global Health Strategy, invests in the new International Communications Activities account, and defunds the United States Agency for Global Media.
It maintains all pro-life protections.