WASHINGTON, DC – Liz Schrayer, President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), released the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill:

“Final passage of the National Security and State Department Appropriations bill—after originally passing the House 341-79 and the Senate 71-29—demonstrates once again the overwhelming bipartisan view that strategic investments in diplomacy and international assistance are fundamental to America competing and winning in the world.  

As other difficult and important conversations continue, we applaud Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle for coming together to ensure America has the tools it needs on the world stage to help prevent wars, save lives, and strengthen our economy here at home. 

We look forward to the President swiftly signing this bill into law to safeguard America’s economic and national security.” 

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