This bill, titled the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026, allocates funds for the operations of the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It provides appropriations for various entities including the House of Representatives, Capitol Police, Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, Congressional Budget Office, Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office, and Government Accountability Office. The legislation ensures the continued functioning and maintenance of critical congressional and support services.

For the House of Representatives, the bill appropriates substantial amounts for salaries and expenses, including over $1.9 billion. This covers House Leadership Offices, Members' Representational Allowances (MRAs) totaling $850 million, and various allowances for intern compensation in Member, leadership, and committee offices. It also funds standing and special committees, as well as the salaries and expenses for officers and employees such as the Clerk, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer.

The bill allocates significant funding to the Capitol Police, with over $687 million for salaries, including overtime and benefits, and $203 million for general expenses. Specific provisions include $15 million for recruitment and retention bonuses and a prohibition on purchasing drones manufactured in the People's Republic of China. It also modifies appointment and termination authorities for key Capitol Police leadership positions.

The Architect of the Capitol receives substantial appropriations for capital construction and operations, totaling over $166 million. This includes funds for the maintenance, care, and operation of the Capitol Building, Capitol Grounds, House Office Buildings, and the Capitol Power Plant. Additional allocations are made for Library Buildings and Grounds, Capitol Police Buildings, the Botanic Garden, and the Capitol Visitor Center, with many funds remaining available for several years for long-term projects.

For the Library of Congress, the bill provides over $501 million for salaries and expenses, supporting its catalogs, custodial care, and programs like Teaching with Primary Sources and the Veterans History Project. The Copyright Office receives over $101 million, with a portion derived from collections and dedicated to modernization initiatives. The Congressional Research Service and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled are also funded to continue their essential services.

The Government Publishing Office is appropriated funds for congressional publishing and public information programs, including the distribution of government publications. The Government Accountability Office receives over $415 million for its oversight and auditing functions, with a provision requiring prior notice to Congress for projects not specifically requested or legally required.

General provisions in the bill include prohibitions on using funds for the maintenance of private vehicles, except for specific circumstances, and restrictions on the transfer of funds between agencies. Notably, the bill prohibits the procurement of certain covered information technology equipment and telecommunications equipment from specified Chinese entities. It also restricts funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion training that promotes divisive concepts and prevents a cost-of-living adjustment for Members of Congress for fiscal year 2026.