U.S. lawmakers released a foreign assistance appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 that contains some positive — and surprising — news for the global health community.
Broadly, the bill would provide some $50 billion for U.S. foreign assistance programs, which is nearly $20 billion more than President Donald Trump’s budget request. A joint explanatory statement that accompanies the bill specifically allocates $9.4 billion for global health — down from $12.4 billion allocated in fiscal years 2025 and 2024.