On June 24, 2026, the White House submitted a request to Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending. This funding is intended for various purposes, including support for the ongoing war in Iran, aid to U.S. farmers, and responses to the Ebola outbreak. White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought communicated this request in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging Congress to act swiftly on these requests.
The proposed budget includes $21 billion allocated to the Defense Department for munitions procurement and enhancing the U.S. industrial base, $1.4 billion for Ebola response, and $768 million for the Energy Department focused on energy security. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated in March that the Pentagon might seek up to $200 billion for the war that commenced on February 28.
The request has faced opposition from congressional Democrats, with Senator Patty Murray criticizing the funding request as excessive and unnecessary, given the Pentagon's existing budget and unspent funds. Additionally, the proposal includes $10 billion for farmers affected by trade policies, $500 million for restoration projects in Washington, and $1 billion for renovations at Penn Station in New York City. House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole and Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Ken Calvert emphasized Congress's responsibility to ensure military readiness.