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S 2257 · introduced · significant

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

What this bill does

  • This bill allocates federal funds for fiscal year 2026 to operate the Senate, Capitol Police, and congressional support agencies.
  • The funding affects congressional staff, Capitol operations, and agencies serving Congress like the Budget Office and Library of Congress.
  • Specific appropriation amounts and spending restrictions are set by this bill for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025.

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    How should Congress balance increased security costs for Capitol Police against funding for legislative staff and research agencies?

  2. 02

    Which congressional support services—such as the Library of Congress or Budget Office—deserve priority if total appropriations must be constrained?

  3. 03

    What specific metrics should determine whether the funding allocated for Capitol operations in 2026 is sufficient for congressional functions?

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Markwayne Mullin

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Introduced 2025-07-10

Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-07-10 · senate · Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.

  2. 2025-07-10 · senate · Committee

    Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.

  3. 2025-07-10 · Committee

    Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.

  4. 2025-07-10 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  5. 2025-05-14 · senate · Committee

    Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.

  6. 2025-05-06 · senate · Committee

    Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.

  7. 2025-04-29 · senate · Committee

    Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.

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