Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 30th at 8:00 a.m. – immediately following the conclusion of the subcommittee markup for the FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies measure. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao said, "As Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, it’s been a productive few weeks working to put together a bill that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility while also ensuring the key functions of Congress. This legislation reduces unnecessary spending, focuses on core needs, and helps maintain the historic Capitol complex so it remains accessible for students, families, and visitors from across the country. It also increases funding for the Capitol Police to ensure Members, staff, and everyone who works in or visits the Capitol complex remains safe. I appreciate Chairman Cole’s leadership and partnership throughout this process, as well as my colleagues on the subcommittee, and I look forward to moving this bill to the full committee."
Chairman Tom Cole said, “The FY27 Legislative Branch bill is grounded in a simple principle: serve the American people – and do it responsibly. The measure strengthens the institutions that support democracy, safeguards the Capitol complex, and ensures Congress can meet its constitutional responsibilities to the nation with clarity and discipline. With focused investments in constituent services, oversight, security, and legislative capacity – we are reinforcing a more effective, responsive Congress. Chairman Valadao delivered on a clear focus of efficiency and accountability – while never losing sight of who comes first: the citizens we represent.”
Fiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill
The Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $7.3 billion, which is $42.5 million above the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level and more than $1.2 billion below the Fiscal Year 2027 request.
In summary, the measure maintains funding for operations of the legislative branch, supporting key functions of democracy, constituent services, and safety of the Capitol complex for visitors, staff, and lawmakers. Given the rise in political violence, the legislation also prioritizes the protection and security of Members of Congress. It upholds core governance missions while continuing to fund the legislative branch in a fiscally responsible manner.
Key Takeaways
Enables Congress to better serve the American people by:
Bolsters U.S. national security by:
Safeguards American taxpayer dollars by:
A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.
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