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H.R. 8595

House

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

Sponsor: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of State, international security assistance, and various foreign operations. The legislation allocates money for the administration of foreign affairs, multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, and export-investment programs via the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It also funds independent agencies like the Peace Corps and specific outreach entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy and the East-West Center. Introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, the bill passed the House in July 2026.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed 217-209House · July 15, 2026Roll call
  • Failed 136-291House · July 15, 2026Roll call
  • Failed (Multiple Votes)House · July 15, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. July 19, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    Appropriates funds for the Department of State and international programs for fiscal year 2027.

    Next: Reported to the House for floor consideration.

    Source
  2. June 12, 2026 · House

    Reported from committee

    Provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the State Department and foreign operations. Reported by the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Next: Awaits a floor vote in the House.

    Source
  3. July 15, 2026 · House

    Passed the House

    The House passed the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, following the failure of a motion to recommit.

    Passed 217-209

    Next: Heads to the Senate for consideration.

    Source
  4. July 15, 2026 · House

    Vote recorded

    A House amendment by Rep. Roy of Texas to the State and National Security appropriations bill failed by a vote of 136-291.

    Failed 136-291

    Next: Proceeded to a final passage vote in the House.

    Source
  5. July 15, 2026 · House

    Debated

    The House rejected multiple amendments and a motion to recommit during debate on the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.

    Failed (Multiple Votes)

    Next: The bill proceeded to a final passage vote in the House.

    Source
  6. July 19, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    A major appropriations bill determining the budget for international programs and security infrastructure.

    Next: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source
  7. July 19, 2026 · House

    Reported from committee

    The bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for U.S. diplomatic operations and foreign assistance programs.

    Next: Awaits House floor consideration.

    Source