HR 4249 · introduced · significant
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill provides federal funding for the House of Representatives and legislative branch support agencies for fiscal year 2026.
- Congress members, Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, and Library of Congress staff are affected.
- The bill allocates appropriated funds with specific requirements and restrictions on how the money can be used.
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Community Threads
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How should Congress balance increased security and operational costs for the Capitol Police against other legislative branch priorities within a fixed budget?
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What specific performance metrics or accountability measures should determine how appropriated funds are distributed among House operations, the CBO, and the Library of Congress?
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Which legislative branch functions would be most affected if funding levels remain flat or decrease compared to previous fiscal years?
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Sponsor · R-CA-22
David G. Valadao
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Introduced 2025-06-30
Legislative timeline
2025-06-30 · house · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
2025-06-30 · house · Committee
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-178, by Mr. Valadao.
2025-06-30 · Committee
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-178, by Mr. Valadao.
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