119-HR-9010 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — H.R. 9010 (Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2027)

Headline Summary: Funds day‑to‑day operations and security of Congress and the Capitol complex for FY2027, with added rules on technology purchases, member conduct training, and how certain leadership posts are filled.

What It Does: Sets next year’s budgets for the House of Representatives, the U.S. Capitol Police, the Architect of the Capitol, the Library of Congress (including the Copyright Office and CRS), the Government Publishing Office, the Government Accountability Office, and related joint committees. It also includes policy provisions such as restrictions on buying certain China‑linked tech, a cap on vehicle‑lease spending from Member office budgets, requiring in‑person workplace‑rights training for Members under publicly disclosed House Ethics review, directing unused Member office funds to deficit or debt reduction, maintaining the freeze on congressional cost‑of‑living adjustments for FY2027, and changing how the Librarian of Congress and the GPO Director are appointed. The bill also includes a customary payment to the widow of the late Rep. David A. Scott.

Who’s For It:

• House Appropriations Committee majority (the bill was reported on May 22, 2026), citing the need to fund operations, security, and modernization across the legislative branch.
• Members emphasizing security and technology guardrails (e.g., restrictions on PRC‑linked equipment) and cost controls (vehicle‑lease cap, unused funds to deficit/debt reduction).
• Supporters of increased resources for the Capitol Police, facility upkeep via the Architect of the Capitol, and core services at the Library of Congress, GAO, CBO, and GPO.

Who’s Against It:

• Members who object to attaching policy changes to a spending bill, especially the shift to a commission‑based appointment for the Librarian of Congress and GPO Director.
• Those concerned that sourcing bans may be overly broad or disruptive for IT procurement and videoconferencing needs.
• Members or groups wary of mandates targeted at colleagues under Ethics review, or skeptical of continuing the Member pay freeze.

What’s Next: The bill was reported to the House and placed on the Union Calendar (No. 580) on May 22, 2026. Next is House floor consideration; if it passes, the Senate takes it up. Any differences would be resolved in conference before final passage and the President’s signature ahead of FY2027 (which begins October 1, 2026).