House Subcommittee Would Provide FCC Less Money Than Requested for 2027

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2026 – A House spending panel wants to see a little belt tightening at the Federal Communications Commission.

The House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee advanced Friday a 2027 funding bill that would provide the FCC with less money than the agency asked for.

The full House Appropriations Committee is set to take up the bill Tuesday or Wednesday if lawmakers need more time after marking up another funding bil. The legislation was cleared by the subcommittee along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed.

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