The record
Legislation· Jul 2026
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
Funds federal agencies through December 4, 2026, at spending levels.
Tradeoff
Prevents a government shutdown by continuing current-year funding. Extends several expiring programs including nutrition assistance, disaster relief, and federal employee pay rules.
What's in it
See official bill textThe House passed this 220-205 on July 21, 2026 — sitting in the Senate.
House
Introduced
(Jul 18, 2026)
House
Committee on (Jul 18, 2026)
The bill went to more than one committee at the same time.
House
Passage of the bill
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
Passed(Roll #272 · Jul 21, 2026)
220 yeanay 205Senate
Received from the House
Received(Jul 22, 2026)
Passage votes so far· Jul 21, 2026· 119th Congress · 2025–2027