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Bipartisan Bill Boosts Judiciary Funding by $9.2 Billion

1/13/2026

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The bipartisan funding bill released on January 12, 2026 would provide $9.2 billion for the U.S. federal judiciary for fiscal 2026.
The bill would raise federal public defender funding by nearly 22% and fully fund defender services at $1.77 billion.
It allocates $892 million for court security, a 19% increase from the previous year, amid rising threats against judges.

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Story summary

The bipartisan funding bill released on January 12, 2026 would provide $9.2 billion for the U.S. federal judiciary for fiscal 2026.
The bill would raise federal public defender funding by nearly 22% and fully fund defender services at $1.77 billion.
It allocates $892 million for court security, a 19% increase from the previous year, amid rising threats against judges.