Budget and Appropriations legislation

Bills that appropriate funds, set spending caps, or govern the budget process.

193 bills tracked 20 states with activity 10 recent recorded votes

In Congress

All federal bills

H.R. 6500 Passed one chamber

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027…

Last action September 1, 2026

H.Res. 1499 Passed one chamber

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Last action September 1, 2026

S. 3977 Passed one chamber

Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026

Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 This bill restores changes that expired in 2024 applicable to debt limits for Subchapter V (small business reorganization) and Chapter 13 (the…

Last action August 10, 2026

H.R. 10078 In committee

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act The bill establishes a framework to require legislation that increases or suspends the public debt limit to include spending reductions that are equal to…

Last action August 10, 2026

S. 4784 Awaiting a floor vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…

Last action July 27, 2026

In state legislatures

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HB 1628 North Dakota Passed one chamber

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24, subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05, and chapter 51-38 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks, the scheduling of kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance, and the regulation of kratom products; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-31-03 and 19-03.1-22.3, and subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloid derivatives and the sale of kratom to individuals under twenty-one years of age; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to criminal history record checks, the scheduling of kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance, and the regulation of kratom products; to amend and reenact…

Last action September 3, 2026

SB 2407 North Dakota Passed one chamber

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state historical society for the North Dakota military museum project; to amend and reenact section 55-01-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to jurisdiction of the heritage center; to repeal subsection 3 of section 6 of chapter 17 of the 2025 Session Laws, relating to a donation pledge requirement to access funding from the strategic investment and improvements fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to authorize a line of credit; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to jurisdiction of the heritage center; to repeal subsection 3 of section 6 of chapter 17 of the 2025 Session Laws, relating to a donation pledge requirement…

Last action September 3, 2026

SD 4181 Massachusetts Introduced

Communications Access Trust Fund FY26 Report

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (line item 1595-6153 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its fiscal year 2026 transfer schedule…

Last action September 3, 2026

H 3305 South Carolina Enacted

Supplemental Appropriations

AN ACT TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027. - RATIFIED TITLE

Last action September 2, 2026

AB 191 California Failed

2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

(1) Existing law, the State Athletic Commission Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the State Athletic Commission with prescribed licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions relating to…

Last action August 31, 2026

SB 492 California Failed

Wildfire.

(1) Existing law establishes the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in the Natural Resources Agency and requires the department to coordinate programs of fire protection, fire prevention,…

Last action August 30, 2026

SB 811 California Passed both chambers

Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.

Existing law authorizes the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) , in consultation with the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, the State Water Resources Control Board, and…

Last action August 30, 2026

AB 1165 California Passed both chambers

California Housing Justice Act of 2026.

Existing law establishes the Department of Housing and Community Development in the California Housing and Homelessness Agency and makes the department responsible for administering various housing programs throughout…

Last action August 27, 2026

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Legislators who have sponsored the most bills tagged Budget and Appropriations in the current session. Sponsorship count describes activity, not position.

Virginia Foxx

U.S. Representative, North Carolina District 5 (R)

Tom Cole

U.S. Representative, Oklahoma District 4 (R)

Earl Carter

U.S. Representative, Georgia District 1 (R)

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