Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation to Bolster U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy Mission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 . If enacted, this legislation would allocate $47.32 billion in funding to strengthen America’s standing on the world stage and keep Americans safe. “I’m proud to support this legislation, which puts America’s national security interests first, supports our allies, takes action to counter our adversaries, and stops the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl from coming into our country,” said Congressman Guthrie. “This bill rightfully refocuses our nation’s foreign policy to bolster our standing on the world stage and reinforces President Trump’s foreign policy agenda.” Background: H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 : – Provides $15.15 billion for the operations of the Department of State and several related agencies and commissions. – Provides $22.45 billion for global health, economic assistance, and humanitarian programs administered by the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury. – Allocates $1.66 billion for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, which is an increase from the FY26 enacted level to counter the fentanyl crisis. – Redefines foreign assistance to promote self-sufficiency, bolster economic growth and stability, and protect United States’ national security. – Enhances stability in the Middle East by providing $3.3 billion in funding for the Foreign Military Financing Program for Israel and supports additional assistance to regional partners such as Egypt and Jordan. – Combats the Chinese Communist Party’s access to U.S. backed resources. A summary of H.R. 8595, provided by the House Appropriations Committee can be found HERE .