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Annual bill funds State Department, foreign aid and diplomacy for 2027

Passed one chamberH.R. 8595Latest action

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart · Representative · FL

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Official title: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

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HR 8595 funds U.S. diplomacy, foreign aid, and international security assistance for the year starting October 2026.

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What does this do?

HR 8595 is an annual funding bill that pays for the State Department, U.S. embassies, passport and visa processing, foreign aid programs, and international security assistance. It sets specific dollar amounts for embassy security, cultural exchanges like Fulbright, UN dues, peacekeeping, global health, humanitarian aid, and military financing to allied countries, and includes conditions like abortion-funding restrictions and human rights vetting for peacekeepers.

Who does it affect?

It affects State Department and related federal employees, foreign countries receiving U.S. aid or military assistance, defense exporters and development contractors, and Americans applying for passports or visas.

Why does it matter?

The spending shapes U.S. diplomatic relationships, security partnerships, and America's role in global health, refugee, and conflict responses, with attached policy conditions affecting how funds can be used.

What does it cost, and who pays?

  • Funds embassies, aid, and security assistance
  • Pays UN dues and peacekeeping costs
  • Backs World Bank and other development banks

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  1. IntroducedApr 30, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Jul 29, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate.

Data as of October 14, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 247

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    217
    Nay
    209
    0
    5

    Republicans 215 yes, 1 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 1 yes, 208 no, 3 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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  2. House · · Roll call 246

    As recorded

    Question
    On
    Result:
    Failed
    209
    Nay
    216
    0
    6

    Republicans 215 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 209 yes, 3 not voting · Independent 1 no

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