Division F — NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026
Division Overview
1. Overview
Division F funds the Department of State and related agencies, programs, and international organizations. Its overall purpose is to support U.S. diplomacy, global security, foreign assistance, and multilateral engagements, including operations for embassies, security assistance, humanitarian aid, global health, and contributions to international bodies like the UN and peacekeeping missions.
2. Total Spending
No single overall appropriation total is stated in the division text. Major appropriations total approximately $50 billion across key accounts (e.g., $9.4 billion for Diplomatic Programs, $5.9 billion for HIV/AIDS programs, $6.2 billion for Foreign Military Financing), but a comprehensive sum is unclear without additional context or tables referenced in explanatory statements.
3. Key Funding Areas
- Diplomatic Programs: $9.36 billion — Department of State and Foreign Service operations, including $3.99 billion for human resources (salaries/training), $3.06 billion for security, and Worldwide Security Protection.
- Global Health Programs: $3.53 billion (general) + $5.88 billion (HIV/AIDS) — Child survival, maternal health, immunization, HIV/AIDS/TB/malaria, family planning, and contributions to GAVI/Global Fund.
- International Humanitarian Assistance: $5.4 billion — Disaster relief, refugee aid, migration needs; $2.97 billion prioritized for Migration and Refugee Assistance.
- Foreign Military Financing Program: $6.16 billion — Grants for defense articles/services to allies; administrative costs up to $72 million.
- Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance: $812.8 million (maintenance) + $1.2 billion (security upgrades) — Real property management, renovations, and security for diplomatic facilities.
- International Broadcasting Operations: $643 million — USAGM radio/TV/Internet to Middle East/Cuba; $30 million minimum for Office of Cuba Broadcasting.
- Contributions to International Organizations: $1.39 billion — UN multilateral obligations; $1.23 billion for peacekeeping.
- National Security Investment Programs: $6.77 billion — Democracy promotion, economic support; 15% minimum for Africa.
- National Endowment for Democracy: $315 million — Grants for democracy programs; $210 million traditional allocation.
- Consular and Border Security Programs: $513 million — Passport/visa processing, backlog reduction.
4. Notable Provisions
- Abortion and family planning restrictions: Prohibits funds for coercive abortion/sterilization programs, quotas, incentives, or lobbying; requires broad family planning methods and medically accurate condom information.
- UN oversight: Requires notifications for UN budget increases, peacekeeping missions, arrears payments; prohibits interest costs on loans post-1984; mandates anti-trafficking vetting.
- Reprogramming authorities: Allows flexibility within Diplomatic Programs (5% transfer limit) and other accounts, subject to section 7015 notifications.
- Security assistance conditions: FMF non-repayable; prior consultation for excess defense articles; Leahy vetting implied; restrictions on crowd control items if excessive force used.
- Debt restructuring: $52 million for loan modifications, including Paris Club/Common Framework.
- Educational exchanges: Minimums for Fulbright ($273 million), Gilman ($16 million), etc.; consultation on allocations.
5. Who Benefits
- U.S. Department of State and Foreign Service (diplomatic/security operations).
- International partners like Israel ($3.3 billion FMF), Egypt ($1.3 billion FMF), Jordan ($1.65 billion total), Taiwan ($300 million FMF).
- Global health/vulnerable populations (HIV/AIDS $5.88 billion, humanitarian $5.4 billion).
- Multilateral bodies (UN $1.39 billion, peacekeeping $1.23 billion).
- Democracy/human rights programs (NED $315 million, various countries).
- U.S. broadcasters (USAGM $643 million) and related agencies like Peace Corps ($410 million).
6. Plain English Summary
Hey neighbor, this chunk of the big spending bill keeps our embassies running ($9 billion+), beefs up security worldwide ($4+ billion), and sends aid for health crises like HIV and disasters ($10+ billion total). It funds military gear for allies like Israel and Egypt ($10+ billion), pays UN dues with strings attached, and supports democracy and refugee help—but bans abortion funding abroad and requires reports on everything to Congress. Overall, it's about U.S. diplomacy and security without directly arming bad actors.
Titles
Title Summary
Title I funds the Department of State, including administration of foreign affairs (e.g., diplomatic programs, consular services, embassy security), contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping, international commissions (e.g., U.S.-Mexico boundary commission), the United States Agency for Global Media for broadcasting, and related programs and commissions such as the National Endowment for Democracy, Asia Foundation, and various bipartisan commissions on religious freedom, security, and heritage preservation.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| Diplomatic Programs | $9,358,236,000 | Department of State and Foreign Service operations, including human resources ($3,987,233,000), overseas programs ($1,437,707,000), diplomatic policy/support ($871,645,000), and security ($3,061,651,000) with Worldwide Security Protection funds. |
| Consular and Border Security Programs | $513,000,000 | Reduce passport backlogs and visa wait times. |
| Capital Investment Fund | $399,700,000 | State Department capital investments, available until expended. |
| Office of Inspector General | $135,550,000 | Oversight of State Department, including Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. |
| Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs | $667,000,000 | Programs like Fulbright ($273,410,000 min.), Gilman Scholarships, International Visitor Leadership, and Young Leaders Initiatives. |
| Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance | $812,836,000 + $1,199,856,000 | Real property maintenance and worldwide security upgrades. |
| Contributions to International Organizations | $1,389,152,000 | U.S. membership obligations in multilateral organizations. |
| Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities | $1,230,667,000 | UN peacekeeping operations with prior notification requirements. |
| International Broadcasting Operations (USAGM) | $643,000,000 | Radio, TV, Internet broadcasting, including $30,000,000 min. for Office of Cuba Broadcasting. |
| National Endowment for Democracy | $315,000,000 | Grants for democracy programs ($104,684,000) and core institutes ($210,316,000). |
| International Boundary and Water Commission (U.S.-Mexico) Salaries and Expenses | $67,300,000 + $12,500,000 | Operations and NDAA-mandated expenses. |
| International Boundary and Water Commission Construction | $78,000,000 | Authorized projects. |
Notable Sections
- Allows reprogramming within Diplomatic Programs paragraphs subject to section 7015; permits State officials/USPS to retain passport execution fees.
- Requires notifications/consultations for UN budget increases, new peacekeeping missions (including costs, objectives, human rights vetting, no U.S. troops under foreign command), USAGM broadcast changes, and exchange program modifications.
- Allocates USAGM funds per explanatory statement table with 10% reprogramming limit; mandates $30M+ for Cuba Broadcasting at FY2024 levels.
- Provides trust fund interest/earnings for programs like East-West Center, Eisenhower Fellowship, and Israeli Arab Scholarships; exempts National Endowment for Democracy from section 7062(a) operating plan requirements.
Plain English
This title allocates billions to fund U.S. diplomacy, embassy security, cultural exchanges, international broadcasting, and contributions to global organizations, enabling the State Department to advance foreign policy and support American interests abroad.
Title Summary
This title appropriates funds to the President for the administration of foreign assistance programs under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. It provides $111,988,000 for operating expenses related to section 667 and $62,500,000 for the Office of Inspector General (OIG), which oversees foreign assistance programs including those under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), the Millennium Challenge Act, Inter-American Foundation Act, and African Development Foundation Act.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| Operating Expenses | $111,988,000 | Necessary expenses to carry out section 667 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. |
| Office of Inspector General | $62,500,000 ($9,375,000 available until September 30, 2027) | Oversight of foreign assistance programs under specified acts, including part I of the Foreign Assistance Act (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), Millennium Challenge Act (22 U.S.C. 7713(f)), Inter-American Foundation Act (22 U.S.C. 290f), and African Development Foundation Act (22 U.S.C. 290h). |
Notable Sections
- OIG funding specifies extended availability ($9,375,000 until September 30, 2027) under authorities like 5 U.S.C. 409 and others, confirming continued oversight jurisdiction from prior appropriations acts; no new programs, restrictions, or controversial provisions.
Plain English
This title funds the administrative operations and independent oversight of U.S. foreign aid programs managed through the President's office.
Title Summary
Title III funds bilateral economic assistance programs managed by the President, primarily through the Department of State, focusing on global health (including HIV/AIDS), humanitarian and refugee aid, national security investments, and democracy promotion. It also appropriates funds to independent agencies such as the Peace Corps, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Inter-American Foundation, U.S. African Development Foundation, and the U.S. Foundation for National Security and Counterterrorism. Additional funding supports the Department of the Treasury for technical assistance and debt restructuring.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| Global Health Programs | $3,531,975,000 (until 9/30/2027) | Child survival, maternal health, immunization, HIV/AIDS/TB/polio/malaria control, family planning, and emerging health threats; apportioned to State Dept. |
| HIV/AIDS (additional) | $5,883,800,000 (until 9/30/2030) | Prevention, treatment, control, and research; includes $1,250,000,000 U.S. contribution to Global Fund and up to $22,000,000 for Global AIDS Coordinator admin; apportioned to State Dept. |
| International Humanitarian Assistance | $5,400,000,000 (until expended) | Disaster relief, refugee/migration needs; not less than $2,970,000,000 for section 491 FAA and $6,500,000 for refugees resettling in Israel. |
| U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund | $100,000,000 (until expended) | Emergency refugee/migration aid under section 2(c) Migration and Refugee Assistance Act; excess over limits transfers to Humanitarian Assistance. |
| National Security Investment Programs | $6,766,874,000 (until 9/30/2027) | Economic/security aid under specified FAA sections, FREEDOM Support Act, SEED Act; not less than 15% for Africa programs. |
| Democracy Fund | $205,200,000 (until 9/30/2027) | Global democracy promotion, including Human Rights and Democracy Fund; additional to National Endowment for Democracy funding. |
| Peace Corps | $410,500,000 (until 9/30/2027; $7.8M for OIG) | Peace Corps Act operations; up to $5M transfer to Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account; representation limits. |
| Millennium Challenge Corporation | $830,000,000 (until expended) | MCA compacts/threshold programs; allows extensions for Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Senegal compacts up to 1 year. |
| Inter-American Foundation | $29,000,000 (until 9/30/2027) | Latin America/Caribbean development grants; representation expenses. |
| U.S. African Development Foundation | $12,000,000 (until 9/30/2027) | African community development; waivers for project limits, advance payments allowed. |
| U.S. Foundation for National Security and Counterterrorism | $100,000,000 (until expended) | Purposes under NDAA FY2025 section 5102. |
| International Affairs Technical Assistance (Treasury) | $30,000,000 (until expended) | FAA section 129 technical assistance. |
| Debt Restructuring (Treasury) | $52,000,000 (until 9/30/2029) | Loan modifications, debt relief/restructuring including Paris Club/Common Framework. |
Notable Sections
- Abortion/family planning restrictions (Global Health): Multiple provisos enforce Mexico City Policy-like rules, prohibiting funds for coercive abortion/sterilization, abortion as family planning, quotas/incentives, or lobbying; requires voluntary projects with broad methods, health info, and reporting on violations; protects natural family planning applicants.
- Earmarks/set-asides: $6.5M for Israeli refugee resettlement; $2.97B prioritized for FAA section 491; 15% of National Security Investments for Africa; $1.25B to Global Fund.
- Reporting/apportionment: Spend plans, consultations with Appropriations Committees, and 60-day apportionment deadlines for several programs.
- MCC flexibility: Allows 1-year compact extensions for specific countries (Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Senegal).
- Peace Corps: Prohibits abortion funding (with exception via prior law); requires consultation on office/program changes.
- New entity: $100M for U.S. Foundation for National Security and Counterterrorism under recent NDAA.
Plain English
This title allocates over $24 billion in U.S. foreign aid for global health, disaster relief, refugee support, democracy efforts, and development in poor countries, while imposing strict limits on family planning funds related to abortion.
Title Summary
Title IV funds international security assistance programs under the Department of State and Funds Appropriated to the President, focusing on combating narcotics, terrorism, nonproliferation, demining, peacekeeping, military training, and financing for foreign militaries. Key programs include International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ($1.4 billion), Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ($870 million), Peacekeeping Operations ($335.458 million), International Military Education and Training ($119.152 million), and Foreign Military Financing Program ($6.158 billion).
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (Department of State) | $1,400,000,000 (available until 9/30/2027) | Supports anti-narcotics efforts under section 481 of the Foreign Assistance Act, including excess property transfers, training for foreign law enforcement/judicial authorities, and program support. |
| Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (Department of State) | $870,000,000 (available until 9/30/2027) | Funds anti-terrorism assistance, demining, unexploded ordnance clearance, small arms destruction, Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund, IAEA contributions (conditioned on Israel's participation), and related activities. |
| Peacekeeping Operations (Department of State) | $335,458,000 (available until 9/30/2027) | Supports peacekeeping under section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, including capacity-building for foreign civilian security forces; at least $32,000,000 for Multinational Force and Observers in Sinai; up to $148,300,000 for international peacekeeping assessed expenses. |
| International Military Education and Training (Funds Appropriated to the President) | $119,152,000 (available until 9/30/2027) | Provides military training under section 541 of the Foreign Assistance Act, extendable to civilians for civil-military relations/human rights; $3,500,000 for women's participation; up to $50,000 for entertainment. |
| Foreign Military Financing Program (Funds Appropriated to the President) | $6,158,397,000 | Grants for defense articles/services under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act; supports procurement, demining, admin costs (capped at $72,000,000), and DoD expenses (up to $1,589,585,805 from prior realizations). |
Notable Sections
- Waivers and flexibilities: Bypasses restrictions in sections 482(b) and 608 of the Foreign Assistance Act for narcotics control; allows FMF procurement of non-U.S. sold items for non-NATO allies under conditions; nonrepayable FMF grants.
- Earmarks and conditions: Minimum $32,000,000 for Sinai Multinational Force; IAEA funds withheld if Israel denied participation; $3,500,000 in IMET for women's participation.
- Admin and operational limits: FMF admin costs capped at $72,000,000 (exceedable via notification), with sub-limits for entertainment ($4,000), representation ($130,000), and direct hire personnel ($2,000,000); requires 60-day apportionment for narcotics funds.
- Notification requirements: Most fund reallocations, increases, or exceptions subject to Committees on Appropriations procedures under section 7015.
Plain English
This title allocates about $9 billion to help foreign countries fight drugs, terrorism, and weapons proliferation while supporting peacekeeping, military training, and U.S. arms grants to allies, bolstering global security partnerships.
Title Summary
Title V funds U.S. contributions to multilateral international organizations and financial institutions focused on global development, environmental protection, agriculture, and reconstruction. It appropriates money to the President for international organizations and programs, and directs payments by the Secretary of the Treasury to entities like the Global Environment Facility, International Development Association, Asian Development Fund, African Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and Treasury international assistance programs.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| International Organizations and Programs | $339,000,000 | Necessary expenses under section 301 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, subject to a 60-day spend plan and notification procedures. |
| Global Environment Facility | $150,200,000 | Payment to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development as trustee, available until expended. |
| Contribution to the International Development Association | $1,066,184,000 | Payment by the Secretary of the Treasury, available until expended. |
| Contribution to the Asian Development Fund | $43,610,000 | Payment to the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury, available until expended. |
| Contribution to the African Development Bank | $54,649,000 | Payment for the U.S. share of the paid-in portion of capital stock increases by the Secretary of the Treasury, available until expended. |
| Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions (African Development Bank) | $8,656,174,624 | Authorizes U.S. Governor subscription to callable capital portion without fiscal year limit (not a direct appropriation). |
| Contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development | $87,500,000 | Payment for the U.S. share of the paid-in portion of capital stock increases by the Secretary of the Treasury, available until expended. |
| Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development | $54,000,000 | Payment by the Secretary of the Treasury, available until expended. |
| Treasury International Assistance Programs | $75,000,000 | Contributions to international financial institutions and trust funds, available until expended, subject to consultation and notification. |
Notable Sections
- International Organizations and Programs requires a spend plan from the Secretary of State within 60 days of enactment, detailing allocations and entities, plus regular notification to Appropriations Committees.
- Treasury International Assistance Programs mandates prior consultation with and regular notification to Appropriations Committees.
- African Development Bank includes a non-expending limitation authorizing callable capital subscriptions up to $8,656,174,624 without fiscal year limits.
Plain English
This title allocates over $2.5 billion in U.S. funds to global institutions that support international development, environmental efforts, and poverty reduction worldwide.
Title Summary
Title VI funds export financing and investment assistance programs through the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and the Trade and Development Agency (TDA). It supports administrative operations, Inspector General oversight, direct loans, loan guarantees, insurance, and feasibility studies for trade infrastructure.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| EXIM Bank—Inspector General | $8,860,000 (up to $1,329,000 until September 30, 2027) | Office of Inspector General expenses under Inspector General Act of 1978. |
| EXIM Bank—Administrative Expenses | $125,000,000 (up to $18,750,000 until September 30, 2027) | Direct and guaranteed loan/insurance programs, including motor vehicles, reception ($30,000 limit), and fees credited to account. |
| EXIM Bank—Program Budget Appropriations | $20,000,000 (available until September 30, 2029; disbursable until September 30, 2041) | Cost of direct loans, loan guarantees, insurance, and tied-aid grants under Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. |
| EXIM Bank—Receipts Collected | Not to exceed appropriated amount (results in $0 from General Fund) | Offsetting collections under Export-Import Bank Act and Federal Credit Reform Act. |
| DFC—Inspector General | $7,200,000 (until September 30, 2027) | Office of Inspector General expenses under Inspector General Act of 1978. |
| DFC—Corporate Capital Account | $983,250,000 total ($243,000,000 administrative until September 30, 2028; $740,250,000 program activities until September 30, 2028) (results in $547,450,000 from General Fund after offsets) | Administrative expenses and activities under BUILD Act sections 1421(b),(c),(e),(f),(g); fees and collections credited as offsets. |
| DFC—Program Account | Total loan principal/guaranteed principal not to exceed $15,000,000,000 | Costs of direct/guaranteed loans under BUILD Act section 1421(b), available until September 30, 2028 from transfers. |
| Trade and Development Agency | $87,000,000 (until September 30, 2027; $5,000 max for representation/entertainment) | Feasibility studies and technical assistance under Foreign Assistance Act section 661. |
Notable Sections
- EXIM Bank program account prohibits use of funds for exporting nuclear equipment, fuel, or technology to non-nuclear-weapon states that have detonated a nuclear explosive post-enactment.
- DFC Corporate Capital Account requires prior congressional consultation for certain obligations (e.g., section 1421(g)), limits support in high-income countries, prohibits assistance banned by other laws, and uses offsetting collections with a $983,250,000 cap.
- DFC Program Account caps total loan principal/guaranteed principal at $15,000,000,000 and extends availability for certain transfers.
Plain English
This title funds government agencies that provide loans, guarantees, and technical help to boost U.S. exports and overseas investments, making it easier for American companies to compete globally.
Title Summary
Title VII—General Provisions establishes overarching rules, restrictions, reporting requirements, transfer authorities, and prohibitions applicable to funds appropriated in Division F, primarily for the Department of State, USAID, and related foreign assistance programs. It addresses administrative matters like allowances, consulting services, personnel actions, and diplomatic facilities, while imposing limits on assistance to specific countries (e.g., Cuba, North Korea, Iran), post-coup governments, and certain activities (e.g., abortions, first-class travel). No new appropriations are provided; it governs implementation and oversight of prior titles.
Spending Breakdown
| Line Item | Amount | Purpose |
| Sec. 7006 publicity/propaganda exception | Up to $25,000 | Carry out provisions of section 316 of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980. |
| Sec. 7009(a)(1)(C) Diplomatic Programs transfer to Emergencies | Not to exceed $50,000,000 | Emergency evacuations and rewards under "Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service". |
| Sec. 7009(a)(1)(D) Diplomatic Programs transfer to Capital Investment Fund | Up to $50,000,000 | Capital Investment Fund activities. |
| Sec. 7011(c) evaluations | Not less than $15,000,000 (remain available until expended) | Impact evaluations of foreign assistance programs under titles III and IV (in addition to other funds). |
| Sec. 7013(b) foreign taxes withholding | 200% of assessed taxes | Withheld from FY 2027 assistance if taxes on U.S. aid are not reimbursed by Sep. 30, 2027. |
Notable Sections
- New programs/strategies: Sec. 7011(a) requires a multi-year strategy to improve foreign assistance effectiveness, including impact evaluations, local partnerships (grants ≤$2M), and reforms like small grants approval processes (≤$1M).
- Restrictions: Sec. 7007 prohibits direct assistance to Cuba, North Korea, Iran; Sec. 7008 halts aid post-coup d'état (waivable for national security); Sec. 7010 bans first-class travel, sexually explicit websites on gov't networks, tobacco promotion; Sec. 7018 prohibits funding abortions/involuntary sterilization; Sec. 7013 requires tax exemptions/reimbursements on U.S. aid.
- Transfer authorities: Sec. 7009 allows up to 5% transfers within State Dept. accounts (no more than 10% increase per account); limits inter-agency transfers.
- Oversight/reporting: Extensive requirements (e.g., Sec. 7002 quarterly unobligated balances; Sec. 7015 reprogramming notifications; Sec. 7016 public posting of reports); diplomatic facilities (Sec. 7004) require consultations and prohibit embassy move from Jerusalem.
- Controversial: Embassy Security provisions allow Marine Corps space exception and "soft targets" upgrades; Sec. 7040 limits Palestinian Authority aid absent certifications.
Plain English
This title ensures U.S. foreign aid follows strict rules like congressional notifications for changes, bans on funding adversaries or controversial activities, and protections against waste, while allowing limited flexibility for emergencies and security needs.