Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
Description
This bill would provide fiscal year 2026 funding for the Treasury, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, and various agencies.
Summary
What it does
This bill proposes to provide fiscal year 2026 funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, and the District of Columbia. It would also fund numerous independent agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Small Business Administration. Additionally, the legislation would establish specific requirements and restrictions for how these federal entities may use the provided funds.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects numerous federal departments and agencies, including the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, and the District of Columbia. It also impacts a wide range of independent agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Small Business Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Postal Service. Additionally, the legislation affects entities and individuals subject to the requirements and restrictions established for the use of these appropriated funds.
Key provisions
- Funding for Executive Departments and the Judiciary. Provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, and the federal judicial branch.
- District of Columbia and Independent Agency Appropriations. Allocates funding for the District of Columbia and a wide range of independent agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Small Business Administration.
- Financial and Consumer Oversight Funding. Authorizes funding for regulatory bodies such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission.
- Personnel and Ethics Office Support. Provides resources for agencies focused on government operations and oversight, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Government Ethics, and the Office of Special Counsel.
- Fund Usage Requirements and Restrictions. Establishes specific requirements and limitations governing how the funds provided in this act and other appropriations acts may be utilized.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2026 funding for existing federal departments, the judiciary, and numerous independent agencies, while establishing requirements and restrictions for the use of funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, and various independent agencies. It also establishes specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these and other federal funds.