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This bill is an appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 that provides funding for national security, the Department of State, and related programs. The bill includes several key provisions: It allocates specific funding amounts to various international programs and initiatives, with significant allocations to countries like Israel ($3.3 billion), Egypt ($1.5 billion), and Jordan ($1.65 billion). The bill includes restrictions on assistance to certain countries, such as prohibiting funds for governments supporting terrorism or those involved in human rights violations. It establishes funding for specific initiatives like countering fentanyl trafficking, promoting women's empowerment, and supporting democracy programs. The bill also includes provisions for oversight of foreign assistance, requiring detailed reporting and certification processes for how funds are used. Additionally, it includes limitations on funding for certain activities, such as restrictions on assistance to the Palestinian Authority, prohibitions on supporting abortion-related programs, and limits on interactions with countries like Iran, Cuba, and North Korea. The bill also rescinds (cancels) unobligated balances from previous years' appropriations across various program areas, totaling approximately $3.5 billion in rescissions. Overall, the bill aims to guide U.S. foreign assistance, national security efforts, and diplomatic engagement for the 2026 fiscal year.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4779/all-info