What does Preamble of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This bill makes appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Payments are authorized to heirs of deceased members of Congress, including $174,000 for Ashley Paige Turner, Ramona Grijalva, and Catherine M. Smith. Funding is allocated for various House of Representatives functions, including salaries and expenses, Members' representational allowances, and intern compensation. Specific amounts are designated for House leadership offices, committee operations, and offices of the Clerk, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer. Allowances are provided for intern compensation within member offices, leadership offices, and committee offices. Funding is also allocated for allowances and expenses, including health benefits, disaster recovery, and transition activities for new members and staff.

What does (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

Funds for House of Representatives members' representational allowances are limited to fiscal year 2026 Remaining amounts after payments will be used for deficit reduction or reducing the Federal debt The Committee on House Administration has authority to prescribe regulations

What does None of the funds made available in this Act may be used of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section restricts the use of funds available in the Act. The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives is limited in their ability to make payments from Members' Representational Allowance. Payments for vehicle leasing are restricted, excluding mobile district offices. The monthly aggregate amount for vehicle leasing payments is capped at $1,000.

What does The head of any Federal entity that provides assistance of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

The head of any Federal entity providing assistance to the House of Representatives must ensure constitutional integrity Assistance is for deterring, preventing, mitigating, or remediating cybersecurity risks and incidents Minimization procedures must be applied to limit the spread or sharing of privileged information

What does (a) Section 303(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

Section 303(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13212(f)) is amended. Subparagraph (C) is struck from paragraph (2) of section 303(f). The phrase ``branch, except that it does include the House of Representatives with respect to an acquisition described in paragraph (2)(C).'' is removed from paragraph (1)(A) and replaced with ``branch.''. Subparagraph (C) is struck from paragraph (1) of section 303(f). These amendments apply to fiscal year 2026 and subsequent fiscal years.

What does (a) Use for Telecommunications Expenses.--Section of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

Amends Section 312(d)(3) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1992 Allows payment of telecommunications expenses for the Center Includes expenses for voicemail boxes, land lines, and cell phones Amends Section 312(d)(3)(A) to include assistant directors' salaries Applies to fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year

What does (a) None of the funds appropriated by this Act or of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section prohibits the use of appropriated funds by the House of Representatives for procuring or purchasing covered information technology equipment from entities linked to specific Chinese entities. The prohibited entities include those listed on the Department of Defense's Chinese Military Company List, the Department of the Treasury's Non-SDN Chinese Military Industrial Complex Companies List, and the Department of Commerce's Denied Persons List, Entity List, or Military End User List (under specific conditions). The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List of the Department of Homeland Security is also included in the prohibition. Covered information technology equipment is defined as computers, printers, or interoperable videoconferencing equipment used directly by House members, committees, officers, or employees. Services that use such equipment, including cloud services, are not included in the definition of covered information technology equipment.

What does (a) Section 4120 of title 5, United States Code, is of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section amends Section 4120 of title 5, United States Code Adds a new subsection allowing Capitol Police training outside the US with prior approval The amendment applies to fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year

What does (a) Assistant Chief of Police.--Section 907(b) of the of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section amends various laws related to the US Capitol Police and other legislative branch entities. It modifies the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Chief of Police, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel. The section also establishes rules for the designation and termination of Deputy Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs of the Capitol Police. Funding is provided for various legislative branch entities, including the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, Congressional Budget Office, and Architect of the Capitol. Specific appropriations are made for maintenance, care, and operation of various buildings and facilities, including the Capitol, House office buildings, and Library of Congress buildings.

What does None of the funds made available in this Act for the of Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

Funds cannot be used for incentive payments to contractors behind schedule or over budget Exceptions allowed for unforeseeable events, government-driven scope changes, or insignificant deviations Architect of the Capitol or designee makes determination on exceptions

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Last updated: 6/30/2025 · Introduced: 6/30/2025

Author: David Valadao (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026, makes appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
The Act allocates funds for various House of Representatives functions, including salaries and expenses, Members' representational allowances, and intern compensation.
The Act restricts the use of funds for certain purposes, including procuring or purchasing covered information technology equipment from entities linked to specific Chinese entities.
The Act amends various laws related to the US Capitol Police and other legislative branch entities, including the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Chief of Police and the Chief Administrative Officer.
The Act prohibits the use of funds to eliminate or restrict guided tours of the United States Capitol led by congressional office employees and interns, with certain exceptions.

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