Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This legislation, titled the "Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2026" and the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026," provides funding for various federal agencies and departments. It includes money for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the Judiciary, the United States Postal Service, and several independent agencies. Specific funding is allocated for financial regulation, cybersecurity, tax administration, drug control, and small business development. The bill also addresses regional needs, including specific allocations for the District of Columbia and disaster relief. Additionally, it establishes various administrative rules and restrictions on how federal funds can be used or transferred.
Yes· 3 of 35
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides extensive support for various entrepreneurial development and small business loan programs.
- Scored +5
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The Long Bridge Project expands commuter and regional passenger rail service.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides substantial funding for the Small Business Administration's entrepreneurial development and loan programs.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this make abortion easier to get?
The bill prohibits using funds to pay for abortions except in very specific circumstances.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill includes several rescissions, such as from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund, which reduces the deficit.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill implements various rescissions and funding limitations on federal agencies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Community Development: The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund provides funding for financial and technical assistance, including specific support for investments benefiting individuals with disabilities (Community24,000,000,000 - Community Development Financial Institutions Fund).
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Support for Native Communities: Not less than $28,000,000 is set aside for financial assistance, technical assistance, training, and outreach programs designed to benefit Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native communities (Community Development Financial Institutions Fund).
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Support for Native American Small Businesses: $5,000,000 is set aside for the Office of Native American Affairs to conduct outreach for Native American-owned small businesses (Section 11 of entrepreneurial development programs).
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Healthy Food Access: The bill includes $24,000,000 for a Healthy Food Financing Initiative to help expand the availability of healthy food options in distressed communities (Community Development Financial Institutions Fund).
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Taxpayer Assistance Services: The Internal Revenue Service receives funding for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program, low-income taxpayer clinic grants, and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grants Program (Internal Revenue Service - taxpayer services).
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Tuition Support in D.C.: $40,000,000 is provided for a nationwide program to support District of Columbia residents with tuition at public and eligible private institutions of higher education (District of Columbia - federal payment for resident tuition support).
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Drug Control and Safety: Funding is provided for drug control activities in High Intensity Drug Traffering Areas and for the Drug-Free Communities Program (Federal drug control programs).
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Support for Veterans: $15,500,000 is available for costs to certify small businesses owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (Small Business Act sections 36A and 36). Additionally, $18,500,000 is designated for outreach to veterans, including through the Boots to Business Program and Veteran Business Outreach Centers (Section 5 of entrepreneurial development programs).
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Assistance for Women Entrepreneurs: $27,000,000 is allocated for the Women's Business Center program to assist women in business (Section 4 of entrepreneurial development programs).
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Small Business Growth and Stability: Significant funding is directed toward various entrepreneurial needs, such as $140,000,000 for grants, $41,000,000 for microloan assistance, and $9,000,000 for growth accelerators to help entrepreneurs scale businesses (Entrepreneurial development programs, sections 1, 2, and 10).
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Disaster Relief: $250,000,000 is designated for major disasters to provide relief (Disaster loans program account).
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Protection of Privacy and Rights: The bill prohibits federal agencies from using funds to collect personally identifiable information regarding an individual's use of Federal Government Internet sites (Section 725). It also protects a woman's right to breastfeed in any Federal building or property (Section 722).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Consumer Products: The bill prohibits the use of funds to finalize or implement a safety standard for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles until a specific study is completed (Consumer Product Safety Commission - administrative provisions).
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Restrictions on Gas Stoves: The bill prohibits using funds to ban gas stoves as a class of products (Consumer_Product Safety Commission - administrative provisions).
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IRS Limitations on Regulation: The bill prevents the IRS from issuing regulations or guidance that are not limited to a particular taxpayer regarding the standard for 501(c)(4) organizations (Administrative Provisions--Internal Revenue Service - Sec. 123).
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Restrictions on Healthcare: Funds cannot be used to pay for an abortion, except in cases where the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest (Section 613 and 614). Furthermore, certain federal contracts may not include prescription drug coverage unless they also include contraceptive coverage (Section 726).
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Employment Restrictions: Certain federal employees may be prevented from receiving pay rate increases during the 2026 calendar year (Section 747). Additionally, the bill contains restrictions on the use of funds for the compensation of certain government employees (Section 704).
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Limitations on Information Access: The bill restricts the ability of certain entities to receive information through specific federal pay structures and creates limits on the use of funds for various administrative functions (Section 704 and 735).
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides extensive support for various entrepreneurial development and small business loan programs. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill allocates $28,000,000 specifically for Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native communities and their small businesses. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides $10,000,000 to expand investments benefiting people with disabilities. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides significant tuition support for District of Columbia residents. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill supports low-income taxpayer clinics, healthy food financing, and provides increased college access support. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill funds the management of retirement and insurance programs through OPM. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill funds the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program and manages retirement programs through OPM. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill includes funding for healthy food access in distressed urban communities. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides outreach, certification, and medical examination assistance for veterans. Would women be better off under this? — The bill funds the Women's Business Center and the National Women's Business Council. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased funding for the D.C. College Access Act benefits students in higher education. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill directs the CDFI Fund to prioritize rural areas and protects small rural post offices.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The Long Bridge Project expands commuter and regional passenger rail service. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill provides significant funding for SBA disaster loans and major disaster relief loans. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill funds the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund and the Morris K. Udall Foundation. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill directs the CDFI Fund to prioritize investments in rural areas and protect small rural post offices. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill provides funds for the Bureau of Land Management for cadastral surveys.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides substantial funding for the Small Business Administration's entrepreneurial development and loan programs. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill funds the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill provides funding for small business development and entrepreneurial programs. Is this likely to create jobs? — The Long Bridge Project involves construction and infrastructure expansion which typically creates jobs. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill includes provisions for auditing and oversight of various government agencies. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill implements various rescissions and funding limitations on federal agencies. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill includes several rescissions, such as from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund, which reduces the deficit.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill provides $25,000,000 for election technology and administration improvements. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill funds the National Archives, FOIA activities, and requires quarterly budget reports on obligations. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes provisions to safeguard the confidentiality of taxpayer information and protections against federal internet monitoring.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill allocates $10,000,000 to expand investments that benefit individuals with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill funds technical assistance for low-income designated credit unions and prioritizes high-poverty areas via the CDFI Fund. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill provides funding for OPM to support Voting Rights Act activities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill increases the specific dollar amounts available for tuition and fee payments under the D.C. College Access Act. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill includes funding for the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and protections against federal monitoring of internet use. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds the National Science and Technology Council.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill allocates funds for cybersecurity pilot programs for small businesses and IT modernization for OPM. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides funds for veteran business outreach and medical examinations. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill funds export programs for small businesses.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill includes funding for medical examinations for veterans through OPM. Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill prohibits using funds to pay for abortions except in very specific circumstances.
- 12/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.