David Joyce (R-OH)
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 540.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027," provides funding for various federal agencies and government functions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It includes appropriations for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, the Selective Service System, the Small Business Administration, and the United States Postal Service. The funding covers salaries, expenses, and specific programs ranging from financial services and drug control to national security and small business support. Additionally, the legislation establishes several administrative restrictions on how federal funds may be used or transferred by different departments and agencies.
Yes· 3 of 27
- Scored +6
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill expands rights for out-of-state permit holders to carry concealed weapons in the District of Columbia.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill provides $59,000,000 for enhanced cybersecurity for Department of the Treasury systems.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides significant funding for the Small Business Administration, including entrepreneurial development and loan programs.
The opposite· 3 of 15
- Scored -9
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill bans coverage for gender-affirming surgical procedures, puberty blockers, and hormone therapy in Federal Employees Health Benefits.
- Scored -8
Does this make abortion easier to get?
The bill restricts abortion funding to cases of rape, incest, or life of the mother and requires reports on partial birth abortion compliance.
- Scored -6
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill prohibits funds for activities related to enrolling or registering non-citizens into voter rolls.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Communities: The bill provides at least $170,000,000 for financial and technical assistance to support community development financial institutions (CDFI), with specific provisions to benefit individuals with disabilities (Title I, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund).
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Support for Native Communities: Not less than $35,000,000 is set aside for financial and technical assistance programs designed to benefit Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native communities (Title I, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund).
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Taxpayer Services and Assistance: The bill funds the Internal Revenue Service to provide taxpayer services, including the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program ($12,000,000) and low-income taxpayer clinic grants ($28,000,000) (Title I, Internal Revenue Service).
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Education Support in D.C.: A federal payment of $20,000,000 is designated for a resident tuition support program in the District of Columbia (Title IV, Federal Funds).
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Drug Control and Safety: Funding is provided for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program and other drug control activities, including the Drug-Free Communities Program (Title I, Federal Drug Control Programs).
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Job and Education Opportunities: Funding is provided for the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation (Title V, Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation) and the District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Program (Title IV, Federal Funds).
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Support for Small Business Growth: The bill provides significant funding for the Small Business Administration, including $15,500,000 specifically for the certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (Small Business Administration).
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Support for Entrepreneurial Development: Significant funds are allocated for various programs such as the Women's Business Center program ($27,000,000) and outreach to veterans ($21,400,000) (Entrepreneurial Development Programs).
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Disaster Relief: The bill provides $175,000,000 for the disaster loan program to assist with major disasters (Disaster Loans Program Account).
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Protection of Privacy: It prohibits federal agencies from using funds to collect or review personally identifiable information regarding an individual's use of Federal Government Internet sites (Sec. 725).
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Breastfeeding Rights: The bill ensures that a woman may breastfeed her child at any location in a Federal building or on Federal property, provided she is otherwise authorized to be there (Sec. 722).
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Postal Service Continuity: It provides $38,360,000 to the Postal Service Fund to ensure that mail for overseas voting and mail for the blind remains free (United States Postal Service).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Consumer Product Regulation: Certain funds are prohibited from being used to finalize or implement safety standards for recreational off-highway vehicles and utility task vehicles until specific studies are completed (Title V, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Sec. 501 and 504).
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Limitations on Gas Stove Regulations: Funds cannot be used to implement regulations intended to ban gas stoves as a class of products (Title V, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Sec. 502).
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Restrictions on IRS Information Technology: The bill prevents the use of funds to develop or provide a free, public electronic return-filing service option without specific committee approval (Title I, Internal Revenue Service, Sec. 113).
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Taxpayer Privacy Concerns: While the bill includes provisions for safeguarding information, it also sets specific limits on how the IRS can use funds for certain research and technological developments (Title I, Internal Revenue Service).
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Restrictions on Small Business Assistance: The bill prohibits the use of funds to compel small businesses to comply with certain information collection requirements regarding retail market participants (Sec. 518).
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Limitations on Small Business Growth: The Small Business Administration is prohibited from using funds for climate change initiatives (Sec. 522).
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Limitations on Employment: The Small Business Administration cannot use funds to hire staff at the District of Columbia office until a specific position in California is staffed (Sec. s523).
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Restrictions on Federal Agency Actions: The bill prohibits several agency actions, such as preventing the use of funds to implement the "Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors" (Sec. 645) or the use of funds for climate-related agency actions (Sec. 634 regarding electric vehicles).
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Impact on Healthcare Coverage: It prohibits the use of funds to enter into or renew contracts that include prescription drug coverage unless they also include coverage for contraceptives (Sec. 726).
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Restrictions on Local Governance: The bill includes several provisions that limit the ability of the District of Columbia to use its funds for specific purposes, such as the enforcement of certain vehicle emission standards (Sec. 822) or the implementation of various local laws (Sec. 826, Sec. 828, and Sec. 833).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill provides $59,000,000 for enhanced cybersecurity for Department of the Treasury systems. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides outreach and certification support specifically for veterans via the Small Business Administration. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill funds the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence to combat national security threats.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill allocates funds for community development financial institutions to expand investments benefiting individuals with disabilities. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill provides funding for the Women's Business Center program. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill funds the U.S. Postal Service to ensure free mail for overseas voting. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill prohibits funds for activities related to enrolling or registering non-citizens into voter rolls. Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill allows individuals with out-of-state concealed carry permits to carry weapons in the District of Columbia. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill contains provisions that prohibit funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill restricts the use of funds for needle and syringe distribution for preventing blood-borne pathogens.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill includes provisions to safeguard the confidentiality of taxpayer information. Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill funds the Opportunity Scholarship Program in the District of Columbia. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides funding for the National Archives and various research-related oversight. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill requires District of Columbia Public Schools to align budgets to actual enrollment.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill includes funding for the testing and treatment of HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia. Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill restricts abortion funding to cases of rape, incest, or life of the mother and requires reports on partial birth abortion compliance.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides significant funding for the Small Business Administration, including entrepreneurial development and loan programs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill provides funding for the Small Business Administration and Community Development Financial Institutions to support economic activity. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill includes oversight and audit funding for various government departments. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill provides funding for various federal agency salaries and specific job creation programs like the D.C. National Guard retention program. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill funds taxpayer services and the Taxpayer Advocate Service, which may assist middle-income families with tax issues. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill limits the use of funds to enforce consumer protection laws against oil and gas companies.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill provides $175,000,000 for a disaster loan program to assist with major disasters. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill provides legal flexibility for the Long Bridge Project infrastructure development. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill prohibits using funds to enforce California vehicle emission standards in the District of Columbia.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill expands rights for out-of-state permit holders to carry concealed weapons in the District of Columbia. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill allocates substantial funds for small business development and entrepreneurial programs. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides $5,300,000 for outreach to Native American-owned small businesses. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides specific funding for veteran outreach in small business programs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill funds the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides $27,000,000 for the Women's Business Center program. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill funds the processing of retirement appeals through the Merit Systems Protection Board. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill funds various taxpayer services that may benefit middle-income households. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill bans coverage for gender-affirming surgical procedures, puberty blockers, and hormone therapy in Federal Employees Health Benefits. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill prohibits funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill prohibits the use of funds to implement rules preventing right turns on red. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill restricts funding for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill restricts funding for public health initiatives like syringe distribution.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill funds the Election Assistance Commission and election security grants. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes provisions that prohibit certain federal monitoring of internet use. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill includes multiple provisions restricting funding for activities related to monitoring or responding to speech and misinformation. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill imposes strict limitations and reporting requirements on how District of Columbia agencies can reprogram or transfer funds.
- 4/24/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-623, by Mr. Joyce (OH).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 540.
- Bill introduced.