David Valadao (R-CA)
Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
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 provides the budget for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It allocates funds for the House of Representatives, the Capitol Police, the Library of Congress, and the Government Accountability Office. The bill also includes specific payments to heirs of deceased members and funds for the Architect of the Capitol. Additionally, it sets rules regarding technology procurement, contractor payments, and member training.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Provides funding for free newspapers specifically for blind and print disabled residents.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
Allocates $650,000 for free newspapers for blind and print disabled residents.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Mandates funds to improve transparency of budgetary effect estimates and public availability of data.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Restricts incentive payments for contractors who are over budget or behind schedule.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Free Newspapers for the Blind: Provides $650,000 to contract for newspapers at no cost to blind and print disabled residents (National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled).
- Public Transparency: Mandates that $500,000 be used to improve the transparency of budgetary effect estimates and increase the availability of data and models for the public (Congressional Budget Office).
- Debt Reduction: Requires that any remaining funds from members' representational allowances after December 31, 2028, be used for deficit reduction or reducing the federal debt (Sec. 110).
- Accountability for Contractors: Prohibits incentive or award payments to contractors who are behind schedule or over budget, unless the delays were unforeseeable or government-driven (Sec. 114).
- Public Record of Consulting: Limits the expenditure of funds for consulting services to contracts that are a matter of public record and available for public inspection (Sec. 204).
- No Pay Raises for Members: Prohibits any cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress during fiscal year 2027 (Sec. 210).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Spending on Official Expenses: Allocates significant funds for official expenses of leadership, including $35,000 for the Speaker, $17,500 for the Minority Leader, and other leadership offices (House Leadership Offices).
- Vehicle Leasing Limits: While limiting costs, it still allows the use of funds for leasing vehicles up to $1,000 per month, excluding mobile district offices (Sec. 111).
- Restricted Access to Technology: Prohibits the use of funds to purchase certain information technology equipment from manufacturers linked to the Chinese military or government, which may limit available equipment options (Sec. 113).
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Implements restrictions on contractor incentive payments for projects behind schedule or over budget. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Requires remaining members' representational allowances to be used for deficit reduction or reducing federal debt. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Prohibits cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress for fiscal year 2027.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Allocates $650,000 for free newspapers for blind and print disabled residents.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Provides funding for free newspapers specifically for blind and print disabled residents. Would business owners be better off under this? — Restricts incentive payments for contractors who are over budget or behind schedule.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates funds to improve transparency of budgetary effect estimates and public availability of data.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Provides for cybersecurity assistance for the House of Representatives with focus on constitutional integrity.
- 5/22/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-666, by Mr. Valadao.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
- Bill introduced.