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H.R. 7148

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Summary

H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, was introduced in the House on Jan 20, 2026 by Rep. Tom Cole (R). It last saw action on Feb 3, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-75. It is now Public Law 119-75.


Record

Text

H.R. 7148 has 12 roll calls and 65 amendments.

hb7148/engrossed-amendment-senate.txt
119 HR 7148 EAS:
U.S. House of Representatives
2026-01-30
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Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 7148 In the Senate of the United States, January 30, 2026. Amendments:
That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 7148) entitled An Act making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following
(1)
In section 2 in the matter preceding division A, strike the matter relating to division H and insert:
Division H—Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
(2)
On page 4, strike lines 15 through 22.
(3)
Beginning on page 1132, strike line 9 and all that follows through Sec. 554. on page 1235, line 16, and insert:
H
FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026
101.
The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of Public Law 119–37 ) is amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting February 13, 2026 .
102.
For the purposes of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of Public Law 119–37 ), the time covered by such division shall be considered to include the period which began on or about January 31, 2026, during which there occurred a lapse in appropriations.
103.
Amounts made available in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of Public Law 119–37 ) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 for personnel pay, allowances, and benefits in each department and agency shall be available for payments pursuant to subsection (c) of section 1341 of title 31, United States Code and such payments shall be made.
104.
All obligations incurred and in anticipation of the appropriations made and authority granted by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of Public Law 119–37 ) and by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 for the purposes of maintaining the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bringing about orderly termination of Government function, and for purposes as otherwise authorized by law, are hereby ratified and approved if otherwise in accord with the provisions of such Act.
105.
(4)
On page 1235, strike lines 22 and 23 and insert: This division may be cited as the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 .
Secretary

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-01-20
  2. Passed House2026-01-22
  3. Passed Senate2026-01-30
  4. Conference2026-02-03
  5. To President2026-02-03
  6. Became Law2026-02-03

CRS Summary

The summaries are the Congressional Research Service’s, one per stage. Read them in full.

House agreed to Senate amendment Feb 3, 2026

hb7148/house-agreed-to-senate-amendment.md

Shown Here:
House agreed to Senate amendment (02/03/2026)

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; and
  • the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Defense,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Executive Office of the President,
  • the judiciary,
  • the District of Columbia,
  • the Department of State and related programs,
  • the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs,
  • bilateral economic assistance,
  • international security assistance,
  • multilateral assistance,
  • export and investment assistance, and
  • several related and independent agencies.

In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
  • the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
  • the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
  • several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
  • the technology modernization fund and board;
  • the U.S. Parole Commission;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
  • several immigration-related programs and authorities;
  • the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft;
  • certain bankruptcy fees;
  • trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and
  • several health care authorities and programs.

Introduced in House Jan 20, 2026

hb7148/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (01/20/2026)

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations

Act, 2026; and

  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

The departments and agencies funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Defense,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
  • related agencies.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
  • the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
  • the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
  • several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
  • the technology modernization fund and board;
  • the U.S. Parole Commission;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
  • several immigration-related programs and authorities;
  • the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft;
  • certain bankruptcy fees;
  • trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and
  • several health care authorities and programs.

Sponsors

Rep. Tom Cole (R) sponsors H.R. 7148 alone.

Committees

H.R. 7148 went before 3 committees: Ways and Means, Budget and Appropriations.

Ways and Means
Ways and Means
Referred To · Jan 20, 2026 · 1,160 Bills
Budget
Budget
Referred To · Jan 20, 2026 · 48 Bills
Appropriations
Appropriations
Referred To · Jan 20, 2026 · 91 Bills

Actions

H.R. 7148 has taken 65 actions since Jan 20, 2026, the latest on Feb 3, 2026.

ChamberAction
Feb 3, 2026
House
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).House roll call 53 217–214
Feb 3, 2026
House
Presented to President.
Feb 3, 2026
House
Signed by President.
Feb 3, 2026
House
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
Feb 3, 202612:36
House
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, Mr. Cole called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.

Votes

H.R. 7148 went to 10 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Feb 3, 2026 at 217214.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Feb 3, 2026
House
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
217
214
Jan 30, 2026
Senate
On Passage of the Bill
71
29
Jan 30, 2026
Senate
On the Motion
47
52
Jan 30, 2026
Senate
On the Amendment
49
51
Jan 30, 2026
Senate
On the Motion to Table
58
42

Amendments

65 amendments have been offered to H.R. 7148, the latest acted on Jan 22, 2026.

55 bills are related to H.R. 7148.

Titles

H.R. 7148 goes by 60 titles, 57 of them short titles.

  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
  • Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Display Title
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
  • Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill

Cost estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has filed 1 estimate for H.R. 7148, the latest on Jan 21, 2026.


Lobbying

447 clients hired 259 firms and 1,082 registered lobbyists who named H.R. 7148 in 600 quarterly filings, 2025 to 2026. Reported under the Lobbying Disclosure Act; a filing’s income covers everything its registrant worked that quarter, so the amounts below are the filings’, not this bill’s.

Filed under Budget/Appropriations, Health Issues, Defense, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Medicare/Medicaid, Education, Transportation, Homeland Security.

Clients

Who paid to be heard, by how many filings named the bill. The 20 that filed most often, of 447.

ClientBusinessStateFirmsFilingsReported
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacy organization for physiciansVirginia26$80K
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONMultinational aerospace, defense, and technology corporationVirginia34$190K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSProviding care to local community residents in rural and urban locations.Virginia24$50K
MICROSOFT CORPORATIONTechnology, Computer Software and ServicesDistrict of Columbia33$130K
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION"Trade Association for New York Hospitals"New York23$80K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERSTo promote support for nurse practitioners and high quality, patient centered health care.Virginia23$70K
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATIONAssociation representing all modes of public transportationDistrict of Columbia23$60K
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICABiopharmaceutical industry trade association.District of Columbia23$40K
AM GENERAL, LLCMilitary tactical vehicle manufacturingVirginia23$10K
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATIONDistrict of Columbia13
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTEDistrict of Columbia13
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC.District of Columbia13
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESSPolicy, research, capacity building/training, communicationsDistrict of Columbia13
NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATIONDistrict of Columbia13
NETWORKDistrict of Columbia13
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONno changeDistrict of Columbia13
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRICOregon13
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SPECIALISTSDistrict of Columbia13
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIADistrict of Columbia13
OMNITRAX, INC.Short line and regional freight railroad holding companyColorado12$580K

Firms

Registrants who filed on the bill, by filings.

Lobbyists

Named on the filings that cite the bill. The 20 named most often, of 1,082.

Filings

The documents themselves, on the Senate’s Lobbying Disclosure site, largest reported first.

ClientRegistrantPeriodReportedDocument
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICAPHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA2026 first_quarter$12.2M1st Quarter - Report
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION2026 first_quarter$8M1st Quarter - Amendme…
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION2026 first_quarter$8M1st Quarter - Report
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICAPHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA2026 second_quarter$7.4M2nd Quarter - Report
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONAMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION2026 first_quarter$6.1M1st Quarter - Report
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION2026 second_quarter$5.1M2nd Quarter - Amendme…
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION2026 first_quarter$4.1M1st Quarter - Report
NOVARTISNOVARTIS2026 first_quarter$3.9M1st Quarter - Report
AARPAARP2026 first_quarter$3.8M1st Quarter - Report
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANYPACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY2026 second_quarter$3.5M2nd Quarter - Report
THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)2026 first_quarter$3.5M1st Quarter - Report
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPGENERAL DYNAMICS CORP2026 first_quarter$3.4M1st Quarter - Report
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONPHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION2026 second_quarter$3.3M2nd Quarter - Report
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONPHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION2026 first_quarter$3M1st Quarter - Amendme…
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN INCKAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN INC.2026 first_quarter$3M1st Quarter - Report
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLCALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC2026 first_quarter$3M1st Quarter - Report
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANYPACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY2026 first_quarter$2.9M1st Quarter - Report
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTEEDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE2026 first_quarter$2.6M1st Quarter - Amendme…
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTEEDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE2026 first_quarter$2.6M1st Quarter - Report
BOEING COMPANYBOEING COMPANY2026 first_quarter$2.5M1st Quarter - Report

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 7148 under Economics and Public Finance, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 249 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 7148’s is Economics and Public Finance.

hr7148/policy-areas.txt
Economics and Public FinanceAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 7148 carries 249 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Abortion to Maine.

hr7148/subjects.txt
AbortionAccess BoardAccounting and auditingAdministrative Conference of the U.S.Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAgingAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAlabamaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAllergiesAlliancesAmerican SamoaAppalachian Regional CommissionAppropriationsArab-Israeli relationsArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAustraliaAviation and airportsBahrainBirth defectsBlood and blood diseasesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBudget processBuilding constructionBurmaBuy American requirementsCaliforniaCanadaCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Central African RepublicCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareChinaCitizenship and naturalizationCivics educationCivil actions and liabilityCoalCoast guardCollective securityColombiaCommodities marketsCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCommunity Development Financial Institutions FundCommunity life and organizationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongoCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConnecticutConsumer affairsConsumer Product Safety CommissionContracts and agencyCorporation for National and Community ServiceCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaCultural exchanges and relationsCurrencyCustoms enforcementDams and canalsData collection, sharing, protectionDefense spendingDelawareDelta Regional AuthorityDenali CommissionDental careDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EducationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryDepartment of TransportationDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEgyptElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEl SalvadorEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnvironmental healthEstoniaEthiopiaEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentExport-Import Bank of the United StatesFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFederal appellate courtsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFederal Labor Relations AuthorityFederal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceFederal Mine Safety and Health Review CommissionFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Firearms and explosivesFiresFirst Amendment rightsFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionFloridaFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsForeign loans and debtFraud offenses and financial crimesGaza StripGeneral Services AdministrationGeneticsGeography and mappingGeorgiaGeorgia (Republic)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)Government studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGrainGreat LakesGuamGuatemalaHaitiHawaiiHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careHereditary and development disordersHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasHIV/AIDSHome and outpatient careHomeland securityHomelessness and emergency shelterHondurasHong KongHospital careHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHousing finance and home ownershipHousing for the elderly and disabledHousing industry and standardsHuman rightsHuman traffickingIdahoImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInteragency Council on HomelessnessInter-American FoundationIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)International exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranIraqIsraelJordanJudgesKansasKazakhstanKentuckyLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLakes and riversLaosLatin AmericaLatviaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesLebanonLegal fees and court costsLibraries and archivesLighting, heating, coolingLithuaniaLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careLow- and moderate-income housingMaine

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 7148, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COLE:H.R. 7148.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The principal constitutional authority for this legislationis clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution ofthe United States (the appropriation power), which states:``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but inConsequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . . '' Inaddition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of theConstitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congressshall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. . . '' Together, these specific constitutional provisionsestablish the congressional power of the purse, grantingCongress the authority to appropriate funds, to determinetheir purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to setforth terms and conditions governing their use.[Page H948]

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