Congressionally Directed Spending

FY26 Congressionally directed spending

Senator Smith has not yet begun accepting requests for Congressionally Directed Spending for Fiscal Year 2026.  We are awaiting guidance from the Appropriations Committee regarding the rules and eligibility, which may change significantly from previous years.  Please check back here for updates as they are available.

Public Disclosure of Congressionally Directed Spending Requests

Members are required to post Congressionally Directed Spending requests 15 days after the subcommittee deadline for submitting requests. Members must also certify in writing that they are not pursuing any request to further his or her financial interest or that of his or her immediate family. In total, the following information must be disclosed publicly:

  • Member name & state
  • Recipient name
  • Project purpose
  • Project location
  • Amount requested
  • Financial certification letter
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