Call to Action for U.S. International Assistance

Earlier this month, the House voted overwhelmingly 341-79 to approve a final, compromise FY26 National Security and State Department funding bill – the legislation that funds America’s diplomacy, global development, global health, and humanitarian aid programs.

This bill represents a win for America’s national and economic security – minimizing cuts, protecting critical programs, and reaffirming Congress’s power of the purse.

This bill:

• Rejects proposals that would have dramatically scaled back America's global footprint by half.
• Funds America’s global economic tools to ensure U.S. businesses can play and win around the world where it advances our interests.
• Supports U.S. allies and partners, including to counter Chinese aggression, and Russian malign influence.

While there are real cuts, this bill preserves critical funding for economic, humanitarian, and global health programs.

America’s rivals are playing to win, and this bicameral and bipartisan bill keeps America on the field by supporting strategic, cost-effective international assistance and diplomacy that makes America safer, stronger and more prosperous.

We respectfully ask that you contact your Senators today to ask them to support passage of the FY26 National Security and State Department funding agreement.

The Senate is considering this bill during the week of January 26 – the final step before it can be signed into law – and your Senators need to hear from you urging them to find a meaningful path forward to approve the bipartisan compromise FY26 National Security and State Department funding bill before the January 30th deadline.

• While Congress is undertaking difficult and important discussions related to U.S. government agency funding and policy, this is a critical moment for Americans to speak out on the imperative for strong U.S. leadership on the global stage. During the week of January 26, the Senate will vote to approve a final fiscal year 2026 U.S. international assistance and diplomacy budget.
• When U.S. international affairs resources are spent wisely, effectively, and strategically, the benefits to America are clear – we are better equipped to outcompete rivals such as China, prevent threats from reaching our shores, save lives in countries around the world, and strengthen our own economy.
• America’s rivals are playing to win, and this bill resources strategic, cost-effective U.S. diplomacy and international assistance tools.
• Your Senator needs to hear your voice. America’s ability to win in a competitive world depends on it.

Mobilize your organization, community, donors and networks to speak out and engage others to oppose further cuts to international assistance.

Join with business and faith leaders, veterans, farmers, NGOs, implementers, and local elected and community leaders from around the country to take action in support of U.S. international assistance.

Together we can urge the Senate to protect U.S. international assistance, global health, and humanitarian programs that save lives and make America #SaferStronger and more prosperous.