H.R. 8595: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

The bill provides comprehensive funding and guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs and national security initiatives for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The key points of the bill include:

Funding Allocations

The legislation appropriates over $9.76 billion primarily for the Department of State and related national security operations. This funding supports:

Diplomatic activities
Security operations
Overseas initiatives
International assistance efforts

Nonproliferation and Security Programs

Over $8 billion is designated for various programs aimed at:

Nonproliferation
Anti-terrorism
Military financing
Multilateral assistance, including demining and security sector support

The bill emphasizes transparency and reporting requirements for these initiatives.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The bill establishes enhanced monitoring and evaluation processes for foreign assistance programs, including:

Collection of beneficiary feedback
Impact evaluations
Requirements for staffing descriptions for the fiscal year 2026
Regular updates on multi-year strategies

It mandates notifications to Congress regarding various funding and assistance actions.

Conditions on Assistance

Provisions within the bill prohibit assistance to:

Countries associated with terrorism
Countries violating human rights

It emphasizes the prioritization of U.S. economic interests through diplomatic engagements and outlines conditions for international financial assistance, focusing on human rights, anti-corruption measures, and transparency.

U.S. Assistance to Palestinian Territories

The bill specifies conditions for U.S. assistance to a prospective Palestinian state, mandating:

Peaceful coexistence with Israel
Efforts to combat terrorism
Collaboration on peace initiatives

It also denotes oversight requirements for aid to the West Bank and Gaza, emphasizing compliance with human rights standards and operational transparency.

Support for Taiwan and Other Regions

Funds are allocated for:

Loans and guarantees to Taiwan
A fellowship program related to Taiwan
$10 million for supporting the Tibetan community

Moreover, funding is restricted from benefiting the Taliban and may not promote certain activities in Cuba, Mexico, and Nicaragua, reinforcing the commitment to democratic values and human rights.

Restrictions on Fund Usage

The legislation outlines additional restrictions on the use of federal funds:

Prohibiting enforcement of discriminatory policies based on religious beliefs regarding marriage
Prohibiting funding for anti-speech practices online
Rescinding specific appropriated funds previously allocated
Restricting funds associated with child trafficking sanctions

Covered Entities

The bill defines a "covered entity" as organizations that have received U.S. funds for activities in Gaza within the past five years. It allocates at least $78.375 million specifically for global internet freedom and adheres to strict regulations against supporting torture or discriminatory practices within government programs.

Relevant Companies

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Actions

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Date	Action
Jul. 29, 2026	Received in the Senate.
Jul. 15, 2026	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8595 as unfinished business.
Jul. 15, 2026	Considered as unfinished business.
Jul. 15, 2026	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4480-4528)
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 4.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fine amendment No. 6.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 8.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 9.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 20.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 27.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 28.
Jul. 15, 2026	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1423, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Diaz-Balart amendment en bloc.
Jul. 15, 2026	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8595.
Jul. 15, 2026	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1423 and Rule XVIII.
Jul. 15, 2026	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul. 15, 2026	Mr. Amo moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations.
Jul. 15, 2026	Mr. Diaz-Balart moved that the committee rise.
Jul. 15, 2026	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul. 15, 2026	On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 246).
Jul. 15, 2026	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 247).
Jul. 15, 2026	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 247).
Jul. 15, 2026	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul. 15, 2026	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Fine amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lois Frankel (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul. 15, 2026	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul. 15, 2026	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul. 15, 2026	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lois Frankel (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul. 15, 2026	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
Jul. 15, 2026	The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul. 15, 2026	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul. 15, 2026	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8595.
Jul. 15, 2026	The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul. 15, 2026	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul. 15, 2026	The Speaker designated the Honorable Jimmy Patronis to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul. 13, 2026	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
Jun. 30, 2026	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
Jun. 23, 2026	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Apr. 30, 2026	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 547.
Apr. 30, 2026	The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-631, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.

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