House Lawmakers Request over $1 Billion in Federal Funding for Local Projects in 2026

House lawmakers request over $1 billion in federal funding for local projects in 2026

The report comes as both chambers of Congress are on their annual August recess, where lawmakers return to their home districts to meet with constituents. Both chambers are expected to debate federal funding for 2026 when they return next month.

Fiscal hawks seek millions for home district projects amid government funding debate

House GOP fiscal hawks have requested tens of millions of federal dollars for projects in their home districts for fiscal year 2026, an analysis by Fox News Digital has found.It's common practice for congressional lawmakers to request funding for specific community initiatives for the people they represent – measures called "earmarks." Critics of such funding have often referred to it as "pork," however.This coming fiscal year, beginning on Oct.…

Conservative lawmakers pursue federal funds for local projects

House GOP fiscal hawks, long known for decrying government excess, are now dipping into the federal piggy bank for their districts. These self-proclaimed guardians of taxpayer money have requested tens of millions in earmarks for community projects in fiscal year 2026, a practice they’ve often criticized as wasteful "pork." It’s a classic case of preaching restraint while quietly passing the collection plate. This story boils down to conservativ…

Fiscal hawks seek millions for home district projects amid government funding debate – Your Capital Minds

House GOP fiscal hawks have requested tens of millions of federal dollars for projects in their home districts for fiscal year 2026, an analysis by Fox News Digital has found. It’s common practice for congressional lawmakers to request funding for specific community initiatives for the people they represent – measures called ‘earmarks.’ Critics of such funding have often referred to it as ‘pork,’ however. This coming fiscal year, beginning on Oc…