Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Advance America First Foreign Policy and Strengthen National Security
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Gabe Evans voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, legislation that prioritizes America's security, strengthens our alliances, confronts adversaries like Communist China and Iran, combats the flow of fentanyl into the United States, and ensures taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.
In addition to supporting the legislation, Congressman Evans successfully secured several of his requested priorities in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. These provisions reinforce U.S. leadership by directing the State Department to strengthen efforts to counter the Chinese Communist Party's growing influence in Latin America, expand hemispheric cooperation against cartels, narco-terrorist organizations, and illegal migration through the Shield of the Americas initiative, support Taiwan's long-term energy security, continue promoting democracy and religious freedom programs that advance American interests, and strengthen security at U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the Middle East.
“As a veteran and former police officer, I understand that protecting Americans begins with strong leadership at home and abroad. This legislation puts America's interests first by strengthening our national security, supporting our allies, confronting our adversaries, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly instead of funding wasteful programs that do nothing to keep Americans safe. I was also proud to secure provisions that strengthen our partnerships throughout Latin America, counter Communist China's growing influence, reinforce support for Taiwan, and improve security for Americans serving overseas. These are commonsense priorities that make our nation stronger and safer.” — Congressman Gabe Evans
The Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act will:
Put America First by prioritizing U.S. national security and requiring greater accountability from countries receiving American assistance.
Strengthen efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, transnational criminal organizations, and illegal migration.
Support key allies including Israel, Taiwan, Jordan, and Egypt while countering Communist China, Iran, Cuba, and other hostile regimes.
Protect taxpayer dollars by reducing unnecessary spending, increasing oversight, and eliminating funding for wasteful programs.
Prevent taxpayer funding for DEI initiatives, radical gender ideology, and other programs unrelated to America's foreign policy priorities.
Strengthen America's leadership by promoting economic growth, stability, and self-sufficiency among trusted partners while ensuring foreign assistance advances U.S. interests.
The legislation reflects House Republicans' commitment to restoring an America First foreign policy that protects the homeland, supports our allies, confronts our adversaries, and ensures every taxpayer dollar advances the security and prosperity of the United States. This bill also continues support for key allies while directing resources toward countering the growing threats posed by Communist China, Iran, international drug cartels, and other foreign adversaries.