Statement on FY26 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Bill

Washington, D.C., January 12, 2026 —Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria jointly issued the following statement in response to the release of the FY26 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs (SFOPS) bill:  

Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria welcome the FY26 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs (SFOPS) bill, which reflects strong bipartisan agreement on the importance of saving lives, advancing our nation’s security interests abroad, and protecting Americans here at home.  

The bill includes $8.4 billion in funding for global health programs, including funding for life-saving polio, malaria, and immunization programs at or near FY25 levels.  

The bill also includes language indicating that UNICEF is to be funded consistent with prior year levels.  

We are pleased that the bill emphasizes accountability and requires the Administration to spend appropriated global health funds. The bill indicates that the U.S. is to pay the outstanding amount remaining from its previous pledge to the Global Fund, in addition to funding the first year of the pledge made by the Administration in November. It also requires the Administration to pay this year’s U.S. commitment to Gavi, while the explanatory text urges other countries to make strong contributions of their own.  

We applaud this clear recognition that the Global Fund and Gavi are critical to the U.S. achieving its health and humanitarian goals and that U.S. leadership is key to unlocking strong funding commitments from other nations.  

With this bipartisan legislation, congressional appropriators have reaffirmed that investments in global health play a vital role protecting the health and security of America and the world. We urge Congress to pass this bill and monitor its implementation to ensure appropriated funds reach these life-saving programs in the timely manner required by the legislation.  

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