Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
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The gist
Massive annual spending bill funds Treasury, IRS, federal courts, White House, and independent agencies for 2026, with dozens of policy riders attached.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: DC college students (grants raised to $15K), whistleblowers, small business owners, election security offices.
- Loses: abortion-rights supporters, DC home-rule advocates, IRS enforcement, dark-money disclosure backers.
What it does
- Funds Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at $11.8B; caps Enforcement transfers and bans political targeting.
- Raises DC Tuition Assistance Grants from $10,000 to $15,000 per student at public colleges.
- Blocks DC from legalizing recreational marijuana and most abortion funding.
- Sends $25M election security grants to states; rescinds $250M from Treasury Forfeiture Fund.
Why should I care?
Supporters say the bill keeps government running while cutting waste, protecting taxpayers, and boosting college access for DC teens. Critics argue policy riders override DC voters, restrict reproductive healthcare, and shield dark-money groups from IRS scrutiny. The IRS, courts, and election agencies all depend on this funding passing. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.