Today, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, released a statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill.
“Today, I am pleased to release the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) bill,” stated Díaz-Balart. The bill aims for a 22 percent reduction in funding compared to FY 2025 enacted levels while strengthening U.S. national security.
Díaz-Balart emphasized prioritizing U.S. national security interests while reducing what he describes as wasteful spending from previous administrations. He noted that past NSRP bills have achieved significant funding cuts.
“I am proud of these efforts to strategically realign our resources,” he added.
The congressman criticized the Biden Administration’s approach over the past four years and expressed concern about its impact on U.S. interests. “Under Chairman Tom Cole’s leadership… we are fulfilling our national security commitments,” said Díaz-Balart.
The NSRP bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $46.218 billion, marking a $13.13 billion decrease from FY 2025 levels. It maintains strong support for allies such as Israel and Taiwan while countering adversaries like China and Iran.
Key aspects include redefining foreign assistance to promote self-sufficiency and economic growth while protecting national security. The bill also supports Trump Administration policies by promoting America First priorities in foreign policy.
Additionally, it emphasizes protecting life by upholding pro-life provisions and supporting religious freedom programs abroad.
In terms of border protection, it includes robust support for key partners like Israel with no less than $3.3 billion allocated in Foreign Military Financing Program funds.
The bill seeks fiscal responsibility by eliminating wasteful spending and unauthorized programs from previous executive orders related to climate change or gender issues under Biden-era policies.
A summary of the bill is available online along with full text access for further details on specific allocations within this legislation proposed by Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart’s subcommittee leadership role within Congress today
