Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 would provide federal funding for the operations of the Senate and various shared congressional agencies and support services. The bill would allocate funds for joint committees including the Joint Economic Committee and Joint Committee on Taxation, as well as the Capitol Police, Congressional Budget Office, Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office, and Government Accountability Office, among other legislative branch entities.

If enacted, this bill would ensure continued funding for the personnel, facilities, and operations of these congressional institutions that support lawmakers and provide services to the public, such as the Library of Congress and the Government Accountability Office. The bill also establishes requirements and restrictions for how these funds may be used. Note that this bill has been referred to committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.