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Frankel Pushes Back Against Republican National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill, Urges Congress to Meet the Moment

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This press release from Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) was published on 2026-04-28 and titled "Frankel Pushes Back Against Republican National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill, Urges Congress to Mee". It focuses on the environment and touches on trade policy.

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Frankel Pushes Back Against Republican National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill, Urges Congress to Meet the Moment

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led Democratic opposition to the Fiscal Year 2027 NSRP funding bill. “This is a moment for American leadership—and we must rise to meet it,” said Ranking Member Frankel . “Lasting national security is about more than bombs, bullying, or tariffs. It demands smart diplomacy, strong development, and lifesaving humanitarian aid that prevent threats from developing before they ever reach our shores. This funding bill fails that test. I look forward to coming together to deliver a bill that reflects the very best of American leadership and truly protects the American people.” After four years of cuts totaling $14.4 billion, Republicans’ proposed bill cuts $2.7 billion, or six percent, from Fiscal Year 2026 funding levels. Specifically, this legislation: Cuts $400 million from International Humanitarian Assistance, and rescinds another $1 billion, while the world experiences humanitarian crises on almost every continent; Eliminates funding for the United Nations and other multilateral and international financial institutions; Jeopardizes global health by reducing funding by $532 million; Cuts family planning by $114 million, eliminates funding for UNFPA, and reinstates an expanded Global Gag Rule, hurting women and girls globally; Zeroes out funding for the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Inter-American Foundation, and United States African Development Foundation; and Fails to adequately staff the State Department to properly implement and oversee assistance in the United States’ interest. For Ranking Member Frankel’s full opening remarks in front of the Committee, click here . ###

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Frankel Pushes Back Against Republican National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill, Urges Congress to Meet the Moment Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led Democratic opposition to the Fiscal Year 2027 NSRP funding bill. “This is a moment for American leadership—and we must rise to meet it,” said Ranking Member Frankel . “Lasting national security is about more than bombs, bullying, or tariffs. It demands smart diplomacy, strong development, and lifesaving humanitarian aid that prevent threats from developing before they ever reach our shores. This funding bill fails that test. I look forward to coming together to deliver a bill that reflects the very best of American leadership and truly protects the American people.” After four years of cuts totaling $14.4 billion, Republicans’ proposed bill cuts $2.7 billion, or six percent, from Fiscal Year 2026 funding levels. Specifically, this legislation: Cuts $400 million from International Humanitarian Assistance, and rescinds another $1 billion, while the world experiences humanitarian crises on almost every continent; Eliminates funding for the United Nations and other multilateral and international financial institutions; Jeopardizes global health by reducing funding by $532 million; Cuts family planning by $114 million, eliminates funding for UNFPA, and reinstates an expanded Global Gag Rule, hurting women and girls globally; Zeroes out funding for the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Inter-American Foundation, and United States African Development Foundation; and Fails to adequately staff the State Department to properly implement and oversee assistance in the United States’ interest. For Ranking Member Frankel’s full opening remarks in front of the Committee, click here . ###