Bill · H.R. 9010· House(119-HR-9010)
Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/22/2026
- Last activity
- 5/22/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
- Sponsored by
- David Valadao
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill provides the budget for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It allocates funds for the House of Representatives, the Capitol Police, the Library of Congress, and the Government Accountability Office. The bill also includes specific payments to heirs of deceased members and funds for the Architect of the Capitol. Additionally, it sets rules regarding technology procurement, contractor payments, and member training.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Provides funding for free newspapers specifically for blind and print disabled residents.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
Allocates $650,000 for free newspapers for blind and print disabled residents.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Mandates funds to improve transparency of budgetary effect estimates and public availability of data.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Restricts incentive payments for contractors who are over budget or behind schedule.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Free Newspapers for the Blind: Provides $650,000 to contract for newspapers at no cost to blind and print disabled residents (National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled).
- Public Transparency: Mandates that $500,000 be used to improve the transparency of budgetary effect estimates and increase the availability of data and models for the public (Congressional Budget Office).
- Debt Reduction: Requires that any remaining funds from members' representational allowances after December 31, 2028, be used for deficit reduction or reducing the federal debt (Sec. 110).
- Accountability for Contractors: Prohibits incentive or award payments to contractors who are behind schedule or over budget, unless the delays were unforeseeable or government-driven (Sec. 114).
- Public Record of Consulting: Limits the expenditure of funds for consulting services to contracts that are a matter of public record and available for public inspection (Sec. 204).
- No Pay Raises for Members: Prohibits any cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress during fiscal year 2027 (Sec. 210).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Spending on Official Expenses: Allocates significant funds for official expenses of leadership, including $35,000 for the Speaker, $17,500 for the Minority Leader, and other leadership offices (House Leadership Offices).
- Vehicle Leasing Limits: While limiting costs, it still allows the use of funds for leasing vehicles up to $1,000 per month, excluding mobile district offices (Sec. 111).
- Restricted Access to Technology: Prohibits the use of funds to purchase certain information technology equipment from manufacturers linked to the Chinese military or government, which may limit available equipment options (Sec. 113).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Reduces National Debt+2Reduces Government Spending+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Business Owners-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- 5/22/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-666, by Mr. Valadao.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
- Bill introduced.