The Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Portion Budget Request Act of 2026 is a legislative proposal aimed at securing appropriations and authorizations from Congress for the federal portion of the District of Columbia's budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The bill details specific funding allocations for various agencies, including $398,936,000 for the District of Columbia Courts and $277,260,000 for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, among others. It also addresses funding for education, public safety, and infrastructure improvements, with designated amounts for programs such as resident tuition support and school improvement initiatives.
In addition to funding allocations, the bill amends existing legal language concerning the compensation of the Chief Financial Officer and the responsibilities of the Council in budget adoption. It clarifies the Council's authority in requesting federal resources necessary for implementing the District's budget and performance goals. The bill also introduces new transparency measures for the contingency cash reserve fund, stipulating that no funds exceeding $500,000 can be obligated without Council approval, and expands the sales and use tax to include certain sales in federal buildings. Other provisions include the establishment of a five-member District of Columbia Board of Elections and various acts related to judicial vacancies and reporting by the Bureau of Prisons.