FY26 Appropriations: Tell Congress to fund the fight against global poverty
This article was originally published on April 4, 2025 and will be updated throughout our FY26 appropriations campaign. It was last updated on June 23.
As RESULTS advocates, our mission is to inspire Congress to take action to fight poverty. Every year, Congress goes through the appropriations process. This sets funding levels for specific accounts. It’s more important than ever before that Congress includes strong funding for foreign aid in the next fiscal year (FY26). This spring, we have a great opportunity to get members on the record in support of global health and development issues.
We can ensure global health and education programs are fully funded by asking Congress to raise their voices. Congressional “Dear Colleague” letters are a show of public support with their peers. We want as many members as possible to sign on in support. You can check if your members signed on last year here. Then, reach out to foreign policy staffers to ask them to sign onto the FY26 letters.
You can also ask members of Congress to submit personal requests to the SFOPS subcommittee of Appropriations. They must urge the subcommittee to prioritize funding for these critical anti-poverty programs. Learn more about each of our priority accounts in the FY26 leave-behind memos and member form cheat sheets here.
Find the latest updates on FY26 Appropriations and take action to support foreign aid here.
New to the appropriations process? Feel free to reach out to Katie at [email protected] with questions! You can find more information about the appropriations process here, and last year’s appropriations letters here.
FY26 Dear Colleague Letters
Senate Letters
FY26 Senate Global Fund Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 36 signers)
- Led by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
- Asks appropriators to continue critical investments in PEPFAR and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
- Final signed letter
FY26 Senate Tuberculosis Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 35 signers)
- Bipartisan letter led by Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
- Asks appropriators for increased funding for bilateral TB programs
- Final signed letter
FY26 Senate Maternal and Child Health, Gavi, and Nutrition Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 28 signers)
- Led by Sen. Jean Shaheen (D-NH)
- Asks appropriators for robust funding for Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health, which includes Gavi
- Final signed letter
FY26 Senate Basic Education and GPE Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 30 signers)
- Led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Asks appropriators for $970 million for International Basic Education, including $150 million for GPE
- Final signed letter
House Letters
FY26 House Global Fund Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 160 signers)
- Bipartisan letter led by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ami Bera (D-CA), Robin Kelly (D-NY), Maria Salazar (R-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Asks appropriators for strong support for PEPFAR and the full 1/3 contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
- Final signed letter
FY26 House Tuberculosis Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 136 signers)
- Bipartisan letter led by Reps. Ami Bera (D-CA) and Ann Wagner (R-MO)
- Asks appropriators to meet the needs-based ask of $1 billion for bilateral TB programs
- Final signed letter
FY26 House Maternal and Child Health, Gavi, and Nutrition Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 128 signers)
- Bipartisan letter led by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), and James McGovern (D-MA)
- Asks appropriators for robust funding for Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition, and restoring full funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
- Final signed letter
FY26 House Basic Education and GPE Dear Colleague Letter (closed with 111 signers)
- Bipartisan letter led by Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Asks appropriators for $970 million for International Basic Education, including $150 million for GPE
- Final signed letter