S 2257 · introduced · significant
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
- government reform
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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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How should Congress balance increased security costs for Capitol Police against funding for legislative staff and research agencies?
- 02
Which congressional support services—such as the Library of Congress or Budget Office—deserve priority if total appropriations must be constrained?
- 03
What specific metrics should determine whether the funding allocated for Capitol operations in 2026 is sufficient for congressional functions?
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Sponsor · R-OK
Markwayne Mullin
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Introduced 2025-07-10
Legislative timeline
2025-07-10 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
2025-07-10 · senate · Committee
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.
2025-07-10 · Committee
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.
2025-07-10 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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.
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.
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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