National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

Passport and Visa Services: Funds are directed toward reducing passport backlogs and reducing visa wait times through consular and border security programs. (Consular and Border Security Programs)

Educational and Cultural Exchange: The bill funds educational and cultural exchange programs, including the Fulbright Program, to support learning and international interaction. (Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs)

Global Health Improvements: Money is allocated for training, equipment, and technical assistance to build capacity in public health institutions, addressing needs like maternal health, immunization, and the prevention and treatment of diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. (Global Health Programs)

Humanitarian and Disaster Relief: Funds are provided for international disaster relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction assistance, as well as meeting refugee and migration needs. (International Humanitarian Assistance)

Economic Resilience: Funding is directed toward the Economic Resilience Initiative to enhance economic security and stability for the United States and partner countries. (Sec. 7030)

Support for Democracy and Human Rights: Funding is provided for democracy programs in adversarial or anti-American countries to strengthen democratic institutions (Sec. 7032(a)). Additionally, $94,000,000 is allocated to promote Internet freedom globally (Sec. 7050).

Religious Freedom and Minority Protection: At least $50,000,000 is set aside for international religious freedom programs (Sec. 7033(b)(1)), and humanitarian assistance is available for vulnerable and persecuted ethnic and religious minorities (Sec. 7033(b)(2)).

Women's Empowerment: The bill allocates $160,000,000 to expand economic opportunities for women (Sec. 7059(b)) and $200,000,000 to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (Sec. 7059(d)).

Global Health and Survival: Funds are directed toward child survival, malaria, and tuberculosis treatments (Sec. 7058(a)), and up to $200,000,000 is available to respond to international infectious disease outbreaks (Sec. 7058(c)(2)).

Education and Conservation: The bill provides $737,600,000 for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund (Sec. 7060(a)(1)(A)) and $292,600,000 for biodiversity conservation programs (Sec. 7060(b)(1)).

Countering Fentanyl: At least $175,000,000 is made available for programs to counter the flow of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs into the United States (Sec. 7036(a)).

Food Security: At least $768,000,000 is designated for food security and agricultural development programs to support the purposes of the Global Food Security Act of 2016. (Section (c))

Human Trafficking Combat: At least $111,000,000 is allocated for activities to combat international human trafficking, including the Program to End Modern Slavery. (Section (d)(1))

Water and Sanitation: Not less than $451,000,000 is made available for water supply and sanitation projects, with at least $225,500,000 specifically for sub-Saharan Africa. (Section (e))

Human Rights Protection: The bill requires that funds for combating human trafficking be used consistent with country-specific recommendations in the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. (Section (d)(1))

Oversight of Assistance: The bill mandates oversight policies and third-party monitoring for assistance provided to Gaza to prevent diversion to terrorist or criminal entities. (Section 7065 (a) and (d))

Restrictions on Family Planning: There are strict prohibitions stating that funds may not be used for the performance of abortions or involuntary sterilization as a method of family planning, nor to motivate or coerce any person to practice them. (Global Health Programs)

Impact on Assistance to Certain Countries: Assistance is prohibited for the governments of Cuba, North Korea, or Iran. (Sec. 7007)

Impact of Coups: Assistance may be denied to any country where the elected head of government is deposed by a military coup d'etat or decree. (Sec. 7008)

Restrictions on Assistance to Countries in Default: No part of the appropriation may be used to furnish assistance to a country that has been in default on a loan to the United States for more than one year, unless specific national interest determinations are made. (Sec. 7012)

Restrictions on Assistance for the Palestinian Authority: Funds may not be provided to support a Palestinian state unless specific commitment and peace requirements are met (Sec. 7037(a)), and specific limitations exist regarding the Palestinian Authority (Sec. 7040).

Sanctions and Ineligibility Due to Corruption: Foreign government officials and their families may be ineligible for entry into the United States if they are involved in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights (Sec. 7031(c)(1)(A)).

Restrictions on Mining and Natural Resources: Assistance for mining activities is prohibited until specific certification regarding U.S. mining capabilities is met (Sec. 7031(d)(1)).

Limitations on Economic Development in Cuba: Funds are prohibited for business promotion, economic reform, or entrepreneurship in Cuba (Sec. 7045(d)(2)).

Financial and Assistance Restrictions for Certain Countries: Funding is subject to specific prohibitions or limitations for various nations, such as restrictions on assistance for the central government of Sudan (Sec. 7042(c)) and limitations on assistance to Mexico based on water delivery requirements (Sec. 7045(h)(1)).

Loss of Funding through Rescissions: The bill permanently rescinds billions of dollars in unobligated funds from various programs, including $1,300,000,000 from Development Assistance and $753,482,000 from the Economic Support Fund. (Section 7068)

Restrictions on Environmental Funding: Funds cannot be used for contributions to the Green Climate Fund, the Clean Technology Fund, or the Loss and Damages Fund. (Section 7061 (a))

Limitations on Expression and Training: The bill prohibits funding for any program that teaches concepts regarding systemic racism or sexism, or those that involve "drag queen" workshops, performances, or documentaries. (Section s 7067 (b) and (c))

Restrictions on Healthcare-related Information: Funds cannot be used for any program that offers counseling regarding or promotes sex change surgeries or the use of medications to halt the onset of puberty in minors. (Section 7067 (f))

Religious and Moral Conviction Restrictions: The bill prohibits taking discriminatory actions against individuals based on religious beliefs that marriage should be recognized as a union of one man and one woman, which could impact tax treatments, grants, or employment. (Section 7067 (i))