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Congress in Recess; President Signs War Supplemental

July 3, 2008 – Before departing for its July 4th recess, Congress approved a $186.5 billion War Supplemental.  The measure includes a total of $10.1 billion for the International Affairs Budget for FY08 and FY09 as well as funding for a number of domestic programs.  The Supplemental was signed by the President on Monday, June 30.

On June 24, the House Appropriations Committee approved its respective 302(b) allocations for all 12 Appropriations Subcommittees.  As expected, the committee approved $38.2 billion for the FY09 International Affairs Budget, which is $1.6 billion less than requested by the Administration, but represents a $3.9 billion or 11.4% increase over enacted FY08 base funding.  The Senate Appropriations Committee also approved $38.2 billion for the International Affairs Budget.

• Appropriations Schedule
• Current Budget Update
• FY09 International Affairs Budget Summary

Success Stories

The International Affairs Budget in Action

Leading businesses and NGO's are helping regions around the world become more secure and stable though programs that range from emergency assistance to microcredit loans, from strengthening fragile democracies to strengthening emerging free markets. Learn more about how programs funded by the International Affairs Budget are making a difference at home and abroad. 

• Saving Lives: Helping Communities Address HIV/AIDS
• Protecting National Security: Strengthening New and Fragile Democracies
• Humanitarian Values in Action: From Crisis to Opportunity

Facts and Figures

Small Change, Immeasurable Impact

For a little more than one percent of the total U.S. Federal Budget, the International Affairs Budget supports numerous programs around the globe that ensure the security and well-being of Americans. The International Affairs Budget supports a wide array of foreign assistance and State Department programs critical to ensuring our long-term security, building economic prosperity and strengthening humanitarian values at home and around the world.

• FY 2009 International Affairs Budget Request
• FY 2008 International Affairs Budget Breakdown
• International Affairs Budget Programs
• International Affairs Budget FAQ