House funding bill sets 2027 budgets and new China tech purchase bans
Placed on the calendarH.R. 9010Latest action
Sponsor: David G. Valadao · Representative · CA
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Official title: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 9010 funds House operations for fiscal 2026-27 and adds new tech-purchase and ethics rules for members.
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What does this do?
HR 9010 funds the House, Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, Government Publishing Office, and for the starting October 2026. It also sets policy rules banning China-linked tech purchases, requiring in-person ethics training for members under investigation, blocking a 2027 pay raise, capping vehicle lease costs, and changing how top agency officials are appointed.
Who does it affect?
Affects House members, congressional staff, committee employees, and legislative support agencies like the Library of Congress and Capitol Police.
Why does it matter?
The rules restrict how House offices can spend money on technology and vehicles, and shift appointment power over some agency leaders away from the president to a bipartisan congressional commission.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Funds House operations and support agencies
- One-time death benefit included
- Leftover funds go to deficit reduction
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 22, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · May 22, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.