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WASHINGTON— Today, House Republicans passed H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which reduces spending by $2.69 billion from the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level.

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Diaz-Balart released the following statements:

“America became the strongest, safest, and most prosperous nation in the world because we put America first,” Chairwoman McClain said. “For too long, taxpayers were forced to bankroll hostile regimes, broken international organizations, and radical programs that made our country weaker. House Republicans are restoring strength and making every dollar serve a clear national purpose.”

“This Republican majority has delivered another critical piece of legislation to strengthen our national security while reducing spending,” Rep. Diaz-Balart said. “The ever-increasing national debt is the greatest long-term threat to our country's stability and security, and this bill makes disciplined decisions to continue reining in spending while responsibly maintaining our national security priorities. All this while countering anti-American adversaries and ensuring full accountability and transparency of international organizations that have lost sight of their mission.”

The bill cuts $1.8 billion from United Nations and international peacekeeping contributions. It blocks funding for UNRWA, the World Health Organization, the International Criminal Court, and the International Court of Justice. It also withholds most assistance to Mexico until the country complies with its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. Funding for fentanyl and illicit drug interdiction remains available.

H.R. 8595 preserves longstanding pro-life protections and ends taxpayer support for radical gender ideologies, DEI programs, and climate mandates abroad. It protects free speech, supports religious freedom, and requires only the American flag and other official flags to fly over U.S. embassies and consulates.

Under the House rule, the text of the House-passed SAVE America Act will be added to H.R. 8595 before the legislation is transmitted to the Senate. The SAVE America Act requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and photo identification when casting a ballot.