Pub. L. 119-103 · H.R. 6500 · 119th Congress
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Signed into law Sep 2, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
What this law does
- Funds federal agencies through December 11, 2026, or until their full-year funding laws pass, preventing a government shutdown when FY2027 begins.
- Keeps most programs at FY2026 levels, with exceptions for WIC nutrition aid, small business loans, disaster relief, Indian Health Service, Justice and wildfires.
- Extends expiring programs on agriculture, flood insurance, cybersecurity, surface transportation, veterans benefits, housing and defense production.
- Extends trade benefits for Haiti and certain sub-Saharan African countries.
- Also delays changes to the legal definition of hemp, keeps the freeze on congressional pay raises, and pays death benefits for two late Members.
Changed along the wayIntroduced in the House as a bill to extend duty-free trade benefits for certain African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and customs user fees; it became a stopgap funding law for the whole government.
11 subjects in this law: Stopgap government fundingAfrica and Haiti tradeFlood insuranceAgriculture programsCybersecuritySurface transportationVeterans benefitsHousing programsDefense productionHemp definitionFederal officials' pay
The U.S. Constitution does not limit a bill to one subject, so a single law can carry several separate measures. Lawmakers vote yes or no on the whole package.
Plain-language list by Voting On, based only on the official summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service and the bill's titles. Read the official summary.
How it became law
- IntroducedDec 9, 2025 · House
- 34 daysPassed HouseJan 12, 2026
- 208 daysPassed SenateAug 8, 2026
- 24 daysBack and forthSep 1, 2026 · House
- 1 dayPresented to the PresidentSep 2, 2026
- Same daySigned into lawSep 2, 2026
267days, introduction to signature
34days to pass the House
208more days to pass the Senate
Yeswent back to a chamber after changes
Novetoed
Official summary
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.
Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.
The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for
- the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
- Small Business Administration loans;
- the Disaster Relief Fund;
- the Indian Health Service;
- the Department of Justice; and
- wildfire suppression activities.
In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to
- agriculture,
- flood insurance,
- cybersecurity,
- surface transportation,
- veterans benefits,
- housing,
- defense production, and
- trade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
The bill also includes provisions that
- temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance,
- delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp,
- extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress and limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, and
- provide death gratuities to beneficiaries of two Members of Congress who died while in office.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service (House agreed to Senate amendment, Sep 1, 2026).
Who wrote it
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
1 cosponsor: 1 Republicans. 1 signed on the day it was introduced.
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| Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] | Dec 9, 2025 | Original cosponsor |
Recorded votes
What was added
Amendments adopted (2)
| Amendment | Sponsor | What it did | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.Amdt. 6750 Aug 8, 2026 | Susan Collins (R-ME) | To amend the title. | Adopted Amendment SA 6750, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.Amdt. 6732 Aug 8, 2026 | Susan Collins (R-ME) | In the nature of a substitute. | Adopted Amendment SA 6732, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Sections in the final law that were not in the first version (Introduced in House) (50)
Show 50 sections
- 2. Table of contents
- 3. References
- 2001. United States Grain Standards Act extension · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2002. Forest Service Participation in ACES Program · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2003. Food for Peace Act · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2004. Extension of Defense Production Act of 1950 · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2005. Toxic Substances Control Act fee authority · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2006. Disaster relief for the Northern Mariana Islands · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2007. Medicare Improvement Fund · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2008. Extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2009. Extension of Haiti Economic Lift Program · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2011. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2012. Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2013. Joint task forces · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2014. Extension of the Technology Modernization Fund and Board · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2015. Fee setting authority of the United States Patent and Trademark Office · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2016. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2017. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative passport fees · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2018. Budgetary effects · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 2019. Section 781 extension · Division B Authorizing extensions
- 3002. Definitions · Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026
- 3101. Extension of Federal surface transportation programs · Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026 > Title I Surface transportation programs
- 3102. Appalachian Regional Commission · Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026 > Title I Surface transportation programs
- 3103. Sport fishing · Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026 > Title I Surface transportation programs
- 3104. Extension of certain funding · Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026 > Title I Surface transportation programs
- 3201. Extension of expenditure authority for Highway Trust Fund, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund · Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026 > Title II Trust funds
- 4101. Extension of authority for collection of copayments for hospital care and nursing home care · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title I Health care matters
- 4102. Extension of requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title I Health care matters
- 4103. Extension of funding for expansion of Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title I Health care matters
- 4104. Extension of Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title I Health care matters
- 4105. Extension of funding for grants or contracts to provide mental health support to family caregivers of veterans · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title I Health care matters
- 4106. Extension of requirement for reimbursement for ambulance cost for care for certain rural veterans · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title I Health care matters
- 4107. Extension of incentive program for sharing of health care resources of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title I Health care matters
- 4201. Extension of authority to maintain regional office in Republic of Philippines · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title II Benefits
- 4202. Extension of requirement relating to restoration of entitlement to educational assistance in cases of closure or disapproval of educational institutions · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title II Benefits
- 4301. Extension of authorization of appropriations for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration grant program · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4302. Extension of authority for treatment and rehabilitation for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4303. Extension of authority for housing assistance for homeless veterans · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4304. Extension of funding for financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4305. Extension of funding for grant program for homeless veterans with special needs · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4306. Extension of authority for Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4307. Extension of authority to provide assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4308. Extension of authority for specially adapted housing assistive technology grant program · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title III Housing
- 4401. Extension of authority for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title IV Other matters
- 4402. Extension of subpoena authority of Inspector General of Department of Veterans Affairs · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title IV Other matters
- 4403. Extension of authority for adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title IV Other matters
- 4404. Extension of authority for Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title IV Other matters
- 4405. Extension of authority relating to plot allowances · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title IV Other matters
- 4406. Extension of authority relating to vendee loan program · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title IV Other matters
- 4407. Extension of authority for transfer of real property · Division D Department of Veterans Affairs extenders > Title IV Other matters
What was removed
Sections in the first version (Introduced in House) that did not make it into the law (1)
- 2. Extension of preferential treatment for certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act; retroactive application
Compared by section heading between the Introduced in House text (Dec 9, 2025) and the Enrolled Bill text, both from GovInfo. Wording changes inside a section that kept its heading are not shown here; see the amendments and the text versions.
Proposed but not adopted
Voted down, tabled, withdrawn or ruled out of order (8)
| Amendment | Sponsor | What it did | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.Amdt. 6747 Aug 8, 2026 | Ted Budd (R-NC) | To strike section 2019. | Tabled Motion to table amendment SA 6747 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 32. Record Vote Number: 227. |
| S.Amdt. 6742 Aug 7, 2026 | John Thune (R-SD) | To improve the bill. | Fell / out of order SA 6742 fell when SA 6741 fell. |
| S.Amdt. 6741 Aug 7, 2026 | John Thune (R-SD) | To improve the bill. | Fell / out of order SA 6741 fell when SA 6740 fell. |
| S.Amdt. 6740 Aug 7, 2026 | John Thune (R-SD) | To improve the bill. | Fell / out of order SA 6740 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture invoked on amendment SA 6732. |
| S.Amdt. 6739 Aug 8, 2026 | John Thune (R-SD) | To improve the bill. | Fell / out of order SA 6739 fell when SA 6738 withdrawn. |
| S.Amdt. 6738 Aug 8, 2026 | John Thune (R-SD) | To improve the bill. | Withdrawn The amendment SA 6738 to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 6732 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.Amdt. 6737 Aug 8, 2026 | John Thune (R-SD) | To improve the bill. | Fell / out of order SA 6737 fell when SA 6736 withdrawn. |
| S.Amdt. 6736 Aug 8, 2026 | John Thune (R-SD) | To improve the bill. | Withdrawn The amendment SA 6736 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. |
3 more amendments were filed but never brought to a vote
| Amendment | Sponsor | What it did | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.Amdt. 6735 Aug 4, 2026 | Alex Padilla (D-CA) | No purpose statement filed | Filed, never voted on |
| S.Amdt. 6734 Aug 4, 2026 | John Kennedy (R-LA) | No purpose statement filed | Filed, never voted on |
| S.Amdt. 6733 Aug 4, 2026 | Ted Budd (R-NC) | No purpose statement filed | Filed, never voted on |
Full action history
Show all 46 official actions
| Sep 2, 2026 | Presented to President. |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Presented to President. |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Signed by President. |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Signed by President. |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Became Public Law No: 119-103. |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Became Public Law No: 119-103. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 48 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H5387; text: CR H5377-5383) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 48 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H5387; text: CR H5377-5383) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228. |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228. |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 fell when cloture on amendment SA 6732 was invoked in Senate. |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4448) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4448) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4448-4449) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 made in Senate. |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4415) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S4405) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4414) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4360) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4365) |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320. |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Received in the Senate. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H637) |
| Jan 12, 2026 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H637) |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H646) |
| Jan 12, 2026 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6500. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H637-642) |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416. |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416. |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Sources: Congress.gov (bill record, sponsors, actions, amendments, CRS summary) and GovInfo (official text). Days are calendar days.