'America First, Fully Funded' (H.R. 7148 & 7147)

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) by a vote of 341-88 and H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026) by 220-207 on January 22, 2026. These bills complete action on all twelve FY26 appropriations measures through a negotiated, bicameral, member-driven process. The package funds national defense, border security, homeland protection, education, health programs, transportation infrastructure, and other core federal priorities while staying below projected continuing resolution levels. Republican leaders described the legislation as advancing an America First agenda, incorporating DOGE-backed reforms to reduce waste, codifying fiscal discipline, and replacing prior administration policies. Key provisions include military pay raises, modernization of air traffic control and defense supply chains, strengthened border enforcement, biomedical research support, rural health investments, and community project funding. Subcommittee chairs highlighted targeted increases in security and readiness alongside cuts to non-core programs. The measures maintain certain legacy policy riders, avoid new partisan additions, and emphasize regular order over omnibus packages. Later, on February 3, 2026, the House approved the Senate-amended version of H.R. 7148, which was signed into law as Public Law No. 119-75, finalizing full-year FY26 appropriations.