Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
What this could mean for your district
This bill provides funding for the legislative branch for the fiscal year 2026. • The appropriations could support local congressional offices and related services that serve constituents. • Funding for the Library of Congress may enhance access to research and resources for local institutions and residents. • There may be questions about how effectively the allocated funds will be used to meet the needs of various legislative entities. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
Bill details
Bill overview
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Reported to Senate
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and joint items such as • the Joint Economic Committee, • the Joint Committee on Taxation, • the Office of the Attending Physician, and • the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. In addition, the bill provides FY2026 appropriations for • the Capitol Police; • the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; • the Congressional Budget Office; • the Architect of the Capitol; • the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office; • the Government Publishing Office; • the Government Accountability Office; • the Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and • the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development. (Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House are not included in the Senate bill.) The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.
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