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Appropriations

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Cole urges CR to avert September shutdown, cites Senate impasse on funding bills

Jul 17, 2026

The weekly chat covers House passage of the National Security and Related Programs Act as the third appropriations bill advanced to the floor, with all 12 bills cleared from committee. Cole discusses the need for a continuing resolution to extend funding past September 30 through late November, ahead of the election, and notes plans to attend a Camp David meeting with White House officials on avoiding a shutdown. The second segment addresses Senate gridlock linked to Susan Collins' contested race, past Democratic-led shutdowns, an upcoming reconciliation bill for military aid tied to Iran conflict plus farmer support and voter ID incentives, and a congressional resolution honoring the University of Oklahoma baseball team's College World Series win.

Source: Rep. Tom Cole

Diaz-Balart presents FY2027 NSRP bill with $2.7B cuts, $3.3B for Israel, Taiwan aid

Jul 15, 2026

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart delivered floor remarks on July 15, 2026, presenting the House-passed FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill (H.R. 8595). He opened by noting the recent death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and thanked bipartisan leaders before outlining the bill's funding and restrictions. The bill provides $47.32 billion total, $2.7 billion below FY2026 enacted levels, while maintaining or increasing key security assistance. It details support for Israel, Taiwan, Indo-Pacific partners, Western Hemisphere allies, fentanyl interdiction, and democratic transitions; it also lists prohibitions on funding for China, the Taliban, UNRWA, WHO, UNFPA, and certain Cuba-related entities, plus conditions on Mexico water deliveries and UN voting records.

Source: Mario Diaz-Balart (Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart)