Husted returns more than $31 million for Ohio projects in FY26 funding package

January 30, 2026
“In addition to targeted investments across Ohio, this funding bolsters our military, keeps border security strong, supports education and health systems, and modernizes air and transportation safety—priorities that keep our state and country moving forward.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today voted to pass a funding package, which secured critical investments for Ohio.
“Funding the government is Congress’ core responsibility, and I’m proud we made tremendous progress through regular order and bipartisan cooperation. The package provides real wins for Ohio while completing the transition away from Biden-era spending levels and restoring disciplined, responsible budgeting—showing that Congress can be fiscally responsible and accountable to taxpayers,”said Husted.
“In addition to targeted investments across Ohio, this funding bolsters our military, keeps border security strong, supports education and health systems, and modernizes air and transportation safety—priorities that keep our state and country moving forward. Ohioans can always count on me to put our state’s priorities first as I represent them in Congress,”added Husted.
The funding package is composed of five more of the 12 appropriations subcommittee bills needed to fully fund the government through FY26. Part of the package included a continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security, which funds the agency through Feb. 13, 2026.
Husted secured the following Ohio-specific funding wins through Congressionally Directed Spending requests:
On top of Ohio specific line items, the funding package also includes the following general funding wins with the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education:
Husted helped secure the following in the defense section of the bill:
The defense appropriations bill also includes the following general wins:
The bill also includes the following funding for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development:
The funding package includes the following federal financial services agencies:
For the Department of State:
Full text of the bill is availablehere.