Overview
- The minibus covers Agriculture, the legislative branch, and veterans and military construction for the rest of fiscal 2026.
- Food programs are prioritized with full SNAP funding, $8.2 billion for WIC—up $603 million—and $460 million for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
- The FDA would receive $6.9 billion, including $9 million for cosmetics regulation, $2.5 million for diabetes research, $2 million for the Tobacco Task Force, and $116 million for state and local food inspections.
- Congressional operations would see $852 million for Capitol Police, $203.5 million for member security, and a continued freeze on lawmaker pay.
- Veterans’ care is bolstered with $115 billion for VA medical services, $49.8 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund, and $263.7 billion for mandatory veterans benefits, while three of four top appropriators back the framework and Rep. Rosa DeLauro opposes it.