Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides funding for the U.S. Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2026, appropriating over $3 billion in total to support operations across Congress. It allocates specific amounts for Senate leadership offices, committee operations, Capitol Police, Library of Congress, Government Accountability Office, and other legislative branch entities. The bill includes provisions on how funds may be used, such as prohibiting purchases of telecommunications equipment from Huawei or ZTE, requiring plastic waste reduction in food services, and restricting cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress. It also establishes specific spending limits and availability periods for different funding categories. This legislation is primarily a funding measure that ensures the continued operation of Congress and its supporting agencies for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Jul 10, 2025
Last action Jul 10, 2025
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Jul 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.
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Jul 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
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May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Markwayne Mullin
RRepublican
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