Webster Votes to Pass America First National Security Funding Bill

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8595, the Fiscal year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. “This legislation rejects the Washington presumption that nothing can be cut from the budget in order to fund our nation’s priorities without increasing the deficit,” said Rep. Webster . “Through regular order, we are advancing America First policies that strengthen our national security, support key allies, confront our adversaries, and eliminate wasteful spending on programs that do not serve America’s interests. While there is more work to be done to restore fiscal discipline, this bill is an important step toward ensuring our national security and foreign policy priorities are accountable to the American people.” The FY27 National Security and Department of State Appropriations Act restores fiscal responsibility by reducing spending by six percent while ensuring the United States continues to invest in our core national security priorities. The bill advances America’s national security and economic interests, reinforces oversight of foreign aid programs, eliminates spending on wasteful programs, and ensures taxpayer dollars are used to benefit American security. Key provisions include: Reduces spending by 6% below the previously enacted level. Ensures foreign assistance advances America’s national interests Supports key allies like Israel and Taiwan. Funds efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. Strengthens President Trump’s efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and transnational crime. Preserves longstanding pro-life protections. Blocks funding for DEI, climate mandates, and radical gender ideology. Prohibits funding for UNRWA, UNFPA, and the Taliban. Enhances oversight and accountability for taxpayer funded foreign assistance. ###