House Appropriations Committee releases FY27 legislative branch spending bill

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FY27 legislative branch bill

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House Appropriations Committee's FY27 Legislative Branch bill allocates $7.3 billion, $42.5 million above FY26 but over $1.2 billion below the FY27 request.
The bill prioritizes increased funding for Capitol Police, supports staff retention, enhances member security, and streamlines research and support agencies for cost efficiency.
Legislation bans technology purchases from Communist China and adversaries, reduces House and Joint Items funding, and mandates unspent allowances for debt and deficit reduction.

Funding plan and committee timeline

As reported by House Committee on Appropriations, the fiscal 2027 Legislative Branch bill is scheduled for subcommittee consideration on April 30 at 8:00 a.m., after the markup for the FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies measure. The markup is set to be live-streamed on the committee's website.

The measure provides a total discretionary allocation of $7.3 billion, which is $42.5 million above the fiscal 2026 enacted level. At the same time, it comes in more than $1.2 billion below the fiscal 2027 request, reflecting the committee's emphasis on fiscal restraint while maintaining core congressional operations.

Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao said the bill is designed to reduce unnecessary spending, focus on core needs, preserve the Capitol complex, and increase support for Capitol Police. Chairman Tom Cole said the proposal is intended to strengthen institutions that support Congress, improve constituent services, and reinforce oversight, security, and legislative capacity.

Security, staffing and operational priorities

The bill maintains funding for legislative branch operations and continues support for democracy-related functions, constituent services, and Capitol complex safety for lawmakers, staff, and visitors. It also places added emphasis on protecting members of Congress as concerns about political violence continue.

Among the main provisions highlighted by the committee are higher resources for member offices to help retain experienced staff and preserve institutional knowledge, continued funding for member security programs through the House Sergeant at Arms, and increased funding for Capitol Police officers and civilian support staff. The measure also calls for streamlining research and support agencies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

In addition, the legislation prohibits the purchase of technology and telecommunications equipment from Communist China and other adversaries, a provision the committee links to U.S. national security. It also reduces House and Joint Items from the FY26 enacted total, requires unspent Members' Representational Allowances to be used for debt and deficit reduction, and includes funding for upkeep of the U.S. Capitol complex, including the renewal of the Rayburn House Office Building.

Our earlier coverage of the House Appropriations Committee’s FY27 national security and State Department spending bill outlined how the panel advanced a $47.32 billion package below FY26 levels as Republicans pressed a tighter federal spending framework. We noted the bill’s focus on funding key allies, countering adversaries such as China and Iran, and adding oversight provisions, alongside the partisan fight over amendments tied to higher spending and policy conditions.

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