Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Passed first chamber
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jul 22, 2026
What it does
Continuing Appropriations 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 4, 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…
Official summary · Passed House · Jul 21, 2026
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