Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8595
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-29: Received in the Senate.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-31T05:23:24Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation appropriates funds for national security, the Department of State, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. It also enacts the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and photo identification for voting in federal elections.
Key Provisions
- Division A (Appropriations): Provides detailed funding for State Department operations, consular services, educational and cultural exchanges, international organizations, global health, humanitarian assistance, democracy programs, military financing, nonproliferation efforts, export assistance, and multilateral development banks.
- Includes numerous conditions, restrictions, and directives on the use of funds (e.g., prohibitions on assistance to certain governments, requirements for oversight, and specific allocations for programs like Indo-Pacific Strategy and countering fentanyl).
- Division B (SAVE Act): Amends the National Voter Registration Act to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, mandates photo identification for in-person voting, requires removal of non-citizens from voter rolls, and creates processes for verifying citizenship status.
- Establishes an "America First Opportunity Fund" for flexible response to crises and threats.
- Imposes limitations on certain activities, including restrictions related to gender ideology, DEI programs, climate agreements, and specific international entities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces new FY 2027 funding levels and policy conditions for foreign assistance and State Department programs.
- Creates the SAVE Act, which adds citizenship verification requirements to federal voter registration and voting processes, including updates to mail-in registration forms and state obligations to cross-check voter rolls.
- Establishes new oversight and reporting requirements for international programs and imposes fresh restrictions on assistance to specific countries and organizations.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: State Department, USAID, Department of Defense, and Treasury receive funding with enhanced oversight, reporting, and compliance requirements; agencies must adjust operations to meet new conditions.
- Citizens: U.S. voters face additional documentation requirements for registration and voting; non-citizens are explicitly barred from federal voter rolls.
- International relations: Foreign aid and security assistance are conditioned on alignment with U.S. priorities (e.g., countering certain regimes, supporting specific partners like Israel and Taiwan); restrictions may affect relations with countries like Iran, Cuba, North Korea, and others.
- Domestic policy: Limits funding for certain social and environmental initiatives; emphasizes border security, law enforcement, and traditional foreign policy goals.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. federal agencies involved in diplomacy, foreign aid, and elections.
- State and local election officials responsible for implementing voter registration and identification rules.
- Foreign governments and organizations receiving U.S. assistance.
- U.S. citizens and eligible voters.
- International organizations and development banks.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Raises questions about state-federal roles in election administration and potential challenges under voting rights precedents.
- Expands congressional control over appropriations with detailed policy riders and conditions.
- Reflects priorities emphasizing national security, citizenship verification in elections, and restrictions on certain international and domestic programs.
- Includes mechanisms for oversight, reporting, and flexibility in crisis response.
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Sponsor
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-29: Received in the Senate.
- 2026-07-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-07-15: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 247). (Roll call 247)
- 2026-07-15: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 247). (Roll call 247)
- 2026-07-15: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 246). (Roll call 246)
- 2026-07-15: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- 2026-07-15: Mr. Amo moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations.
- 2026-07-15: The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- 2026-07-15: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-07-15: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8595.
- 2026-07-15: The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- 2026-07-15: Considered as unfinished business.
- 2026-07-15: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8595 as unfinished business.
- 2026-07-15: On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2026-07-15: Mr. Diaz-Balart moved that the committee rise.
Bill Versions
- An Act Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-07-15 — PDF (290 pages)
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 — issued 2026-04-30 — PDF (258 pages)