H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, is a comprehensive federal funding bill that outlines the allocation of resources for various government programs, focusing primarily on defense, healthcare, housing, and international aid, with provisions enforced to ensure transparency, oversight, and compliance with specified regulations.
Defense Funding
The bill allocates substantial funding towards defense activities, including:
- Over $75 billion for defense procurement activities such as aircraft, missiles, ammunition, and space equipment, with funds available until September 30, 2028.
- Funding provisions for the Fleet Oiler Program amounting to $6.2 million.
- Restrictions on procurement from foreign entities unless justified for national security reasons.
- Prohibition of using funds for the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, construction of new detention facilities, or the closure of Guantanamo itself.
Veteran Services and Health Initiatives
Funds are also allocated to support:
- Services for veterans at risk of homelessness.
- Mental and behavioral health initiatives, including public health programs addressing maternal and child health, substance abuse treatment, and HIV/AIDS. Funding for these initiatives totals in billions.
Refugee and Child Services
Significant resources are designated for:
- Refugee assistance ($5 billion total) with special provisions for states and unaccompanied children.
- Child and family services amounting to close to $15 billion, along with specific conditions on fund usage to ensure child welfare and compliance with reporting measures, especially concerning housing unaccompanied alien children.
Healthcare Funding and Regulations
The bill includes extensive provisions for healthcare financing, addressing:
- Extension of various Medicare provisions, including coverage for telehealth services and quality measures improvements.
- Transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, which includes disclosing remuneration and detailed reporting on drug costs, effective from 2028.
- Funding for community health centers and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program through the end of 2026.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation infrastructure receives a boost, with provisions for:
- $850 million for Northeast Corridor grants and $1.577 billion for National Network grants.
- Various allocations for port projects, bridge projects, and safety initiatives across the transport sector.
Judicial and Regulatory Measures
The bill imposes regulations regarding funding for federal agencies, ensuring:
- Annual reporting on conference expenses exceeding $100,000.
- Prohibition of funding for agencies that do not comply with specified space rental cost regulations.
- Standardized courtroom utilization studies and restrictions on travel expense payments by regulatory agency employees from non-federal entities.
International Aid and Security
Provisions related to international assistance emphasize:
- Support for regional security and transparency in funding related to democracy promotion and humanitarian needs, specifically concerning countries like Cuba and Gaza.
- Restricting funding to governments or entities that do not align with U.S. policy objectives.
Accountability and Oversight
The bill establishes robust oversight mechanisms including:
- Detailed reporting requirements to congressional committees within set timeframes.
- Provisions ensuring compliance with reprogramming procedures for fund allocation and usage.
- Penalties for disseminating false information regarding health insurance and pharmacy benefit management.
Relevant Companies
- LMT (Lockheed Martin Corporation) - May be impacted due to defense procurement allocations for aircraft and missiles.
- NOC (Northrop Grumman Corporation) - Likely to see effects from significant funding for defense and aerospace projects.
- BA (The Boeing Company) - May be significantly impacted by appropriations related to aircraft procurement.
- HON (Honeywell International Inc.) - Possible implications from government military contracts and relevant bidding activities.
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| Date | Action |
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| Jan. 22, 2026 | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7148 as unfinished business. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7148. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1014 and Rule XVIII. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Mr. Cole moved that the committee rise. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7148. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Mary E. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee. |
| Jan. 20, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Jan. 20, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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