Joyce Leads Markup for FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill

Resources / Federal Budget Share on Joyce Leads Markup for FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill Apr 22, 2026 Federal Budget Press WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led the House Appropriations Committee full committee markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government bill. Congressman Joyce is the primary author of this funding bill as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. See full opening remarks here . “The House Appropriations Committee is serious about maintaining regular order in government funding. This bill advancing out of committee highlights that commitment, and I look forward to it being brought to the House floor,” said Congressman Joyce, Chairman of the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. “We are cutting wasteful spending by leveraging new technologies and rooting out waste, fraud, abuse, and other improper payments across the government. This bill delivers for the American people, and I want to thank Chairman Cole and everyone involved for their work to advance this bill.” House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole said , “With today’s full committee advancement of the FY27 Financial Services and General Government bill, we are continuing to build momentum and deliver on our commitment to responsible, results-driven governance. This legislation restores discipline to federal spending, eliminates waste, and ensures taxpayer dollars are focused where they matter most – supporting our economy, strengthening safeguards, and reinforcing the foundations of American success. The measure also upholds national security and community protection with investments to stop criminals and bad actors from exploiting our systems, trafficking drugs, attacking our cyber capabilities, and undermining public safety in the nation’s capital. Chairman Joyce’s work restores a government that operates with clarity, restraint, and purpose – and delivers real results for the American people. Line by line, appropriations are mission-focused and guided by purpose, not bureaucracy.” Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill The Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill provides a total discretionary funding allocation of $25.3 billion, which cuts approximately $1 billion, or 3.8 percent, from the Fiscal Year 2026 allocation. Key Takeaways of the Bill Drives economic growth, supports U.S. financial systems, and invests in technology innovation by: Strengthening government-wide cybersecurity and information technology (IT) upgrades, modernizing infrastructure at agencies like the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, and the Judiciary. Maintaining “Buy American” provisions that maximize the federal government’s use of services, goods, products, and materials produced and offered in the United States. Protecting consumer freedom in kitchen appliances, other tools, and recreational vehicle products through the prohibition of Biden-era regulations. Ensuring investments made in government and military retirement and savings plans are based on value, not climate activism criteria. Supporting entrepreneurship and small business development. Protecting investors, consumers, and Main Street with a strong, nimble, and technology-driven Securities and Exchange Commission. Protects taxpayers from government overreach and reaffirms core rights by: Prohibiting the study, design, build, or development of a United States Central Bank Digital Currency or participation in any decision to discontinue circulation or use of paper currency as legal tender in the United States, which could allow the federal government to track, monitor, and record every transaction. Stopping non-citizen voting in state, local, and federal elections. Continuing to prohibit the IRS from targeting individuals for exercising their First Amendment rights. Supporting a fair judicial system. Protecting religious freedom and expression. Upholding President Trump’s work to restore the First Amendment by opposing efforts to prevent the censorship of lawful speech. Stopping the federal government from gathering and misusing personal ownership details about small businesses. Protecting small businesses from burdensome and costly credit reporting mandates under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). Champions President Trump’s America First agenda and American values by: Codifying President Trump’s executive orders, including: EO 14240 titled, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement.” EO 14274 titled, “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management.” EO 14247 titled, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” EO 14249 titled, “Protecting America’s Bank Account from Waste, Fraud and Abuse.” EO 14208 titled, “Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws.” EO 14331 titled, “Guaran