This bill, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026, allocates funds for the operations of the United States Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It provides detailed appropriations for various entities, including the Senate, joint committees, the Capitol Police, the Architect of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Government Publishing Office, and the Government Accountability Office. The funding supports essential functions, personnel, and infrastructure necessary for Congress to operate effectively. For the Senate, the bill specifies expense allowances for leadership positions and appropriates significant funds for salaries of officers and employees, including the Office of the Vice President, Majority and Minority Leaders, and the Sergeant at Arms. It also allocates funds for contingent expenses such as inquiries and investigations, and the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. A notable administrative provision mandates that any unexpended balances from Senators' official accounts be returned to the Treasury for deficit reduction or federal debt reduction . Joint legislative entities, such as the Joint Economic Committee, Joint Committee on Taxation, and the Office of the Attending Physician, receive funding for their salaries and expenses. The Capitol Police are allocated substantial funds for salaries, overtime, and general expenses, including security equipment and Member protection activities. A specific provision prohibits the use of funds to purchase drones manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by affiliated businesses, except for national security purposes. The Architect of the Capitol receives appropriations for capital construction and operations, covering the maintenance and care of the Capitol Building, grounds, Senate office buildings, and the Capitol Power Plant. The Library of Congress is funded for its general operations, including the Copyright Office, Congressional Research Service, and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, with specific amounts designated for modernization initiatives and programs like "Teaching with Primary Sources." An administrative provision for the Architect of the Capitol prevents incentive payments to contractors who are behind schedule or over budget , unless specific conditions are met. The bill also provides funding for the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Government Publishing Office (GPO), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The CBO is directed to use funds to improve the transparency of budgetary estimates and increase the availability of models and data. General provisions in Title II address a range of issues, including a prohibition on funds for private vehicle maintenance, limitations on fund transfers, and a requirement for agencies to reduce plastic waste in food services. Further general provisions include a ban on acquiring telecommunications equipment from Huawei or ZTE , a mandate for computer networks to block pornography , and a limitation on cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress for fiscal year 2026. Significantly, the bill extends PUMP Act protections to congressional staff . It also includes additional emergency appropriations for Senate protection , providing funds for enhanced Member security and residential security systems, and for Capitol Police mutual aid reimbursements.