FY2027 appropriations fact-checks — 2 graded reports

Cole testifies for H.R. 9770 clean CR through Dec. 4, 2026

Jul 20, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole's July 2026 Rules Committee testimony supporting H.R. 9770, a clean continuing resolution funding the government through December 4, 2026. Cole detailed House completion of all 12 FY2027 appropriations markups by June 24 and passage of three bills, contrasted with Senate inaction. He attributed recent shutdowns to Senate Democrats led by Schumer and urged early action to avoid another at the September 30 deadline. Ranking Member DeLauro was noted as arriving but did not speak in the clip.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Diaz-Balart presents FY2027 NSRP bill with $2.7B cuts, $3.3B for Israel, Taiwan aid

Jul 15, 2026

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart delivered floor remarks on July 15, 2026, presenting the House-passed FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill (H.R. 8595). He opened by noting the recent death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and thanked bipartisan leaders before outlining the bill's funding and restrictions. The bill provides $47.32 billion total, $2.7 billion below FY2026 enacted levels, while maintaining or increasing key security assistance. It details support for Israel, Taiwan, Indo-Pacific partners, Western Hemisphere allies, fentanyl interdiction, and democratic transitions; it also lists prohibitions on funding for China, the Taliban, UNRWA, WHO, UNFPA, and certain Cuba-related entities, plus conditions on Mexico water deliveries and UN voting records.

Source: Mario Diaz-Balart (Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart)