National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
Description
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for national security, the State Department, and various international programs.
Summary
What it does
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Department of State, national security initiatives, and various international programs. The funding would support the administration of foreign affairs, international security assistance, and bilateral economic assistance through agencies such as the Peace Corps and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Additionally, the legislation proposes funding for export and investment assistance while establishing specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these federal funds.
Who is affected
This bill affects federal agencies and organizations receiving funding, including the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, the Peace Corps, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. It also impacts various international commissions and non-profit entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy, the Asia Foundation, and the East-West Center. Additionally, the legislation affects financial and development institutions, including the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
Key provisions
- Funding for the Department of State and International Organizations. Provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations, and international commissions.
- Support for International Security and Multilateral Assistance. Allocates funds to the State Department and the President for international security assistance and provides for multilateral assistance through international financial institutions.
- Bilateral Economic Assistance and Independent Agency Funding. Appropriates funds for bilateral economic programs and independent agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the U.S. Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism.
- Export and Investment Assistance. Provides funding for the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
- Appropriations for Specialized Commissions and Programs. Funds various entities including the National Endowment for Democracy, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, and the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year, which ends on September 30, 2027.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for established federal entities and programs, including the Department of State, the Peace Corps, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. It also sets requirements and restrictions for the use of funds provided by this and other existing appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related international programs, including funding for foreign affairs administration, international security assistance, and bilateral economic assistance. It also establishes specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these funds across various independent agencies, commissions, and international financial institutions.