Moore Backs America First Security Funding Bill
Barry Moore backs FY2027 security bill cutting spending, boosting allies, targeting China, Iran, drug cartels and UNRWA funding
U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-AL-01) voted Wednesday in favor of legislation that House Republicans say strengthens national security, trims federal spending, and refocuses American foreign policy on President Donald Trump's America First agenda.
The U.S. House approved H.R. 8595, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, by a 217-209 vote. The measure reduces discretionary spending by about $2.69 billion, or roughly six percent below the FY2026 enacted level, while maintaining funding for key allies and shifting more resources toward countering strategic threats.
Moore said the legislation fulfills promises Republicans made to voters.
“President Trump and Republicans in Congress promised to put America First," said Moore. "This bill helps deliver on that promise. It cuts wasteful spending, strengthens our national security, stands with our allies, and ensures taxpayer dollars serve the American people, not woke bureaucrats or foreign interests. I’m proud to support legislation that puts our country first and keeps our enemies on notice.”
According to House Republicans, the appropriations bill continues military and security assistance for allies including Israel and Taiwan while directing additional attention toward threats posed by Communist China, Iran, terrorist organizations, and transnational criminal networks. The measure also bars funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), ties most U.S. funding for Mexico to compliance with its water delivery obligations under existing treaty commitments, and increases oversight of foreign aid programs to ensure taxpayer funds align with U.S. national interests.
The legislation also narrows the focus of State Department and foreign assistance spending by shifting resources toward core national security priorities while reducing funding for lower-priority programs. It includes support for international efforts aimed at disrupting illicit drug trafficking and protecting U.S. security interests overseas.
The bill now moves to the Senate, where lawmakers will consider their own version of FY2027 appropriations legislation before any final measure can be sent to President Trump.
