Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
- Introduced Dec 9
- Committee Dec 9
- Passed House Jan 12
- Passed Senate Aug 8
- To President Sep 2
- Law Sep 2
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Summary
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
This act provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.
DIVISION A--CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
This division 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.
For more information on this division, see CRS Report R49353, Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2027 (Division A of P.L. 119-103).
DIVISION B--AUTHORIZING EXTENSIONS
This division extends various expiring programs and authorities, including certain programs related to agriculture and foreign trade.
(Sec. 2001) This section reauthorizes the United States Grain Standards Act, which authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish official marketing standards for grains.
Specifically, this section extends the authority of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) through December 11, 2026, to (1) collect fees for required federal supervision of official inspections and weighing services provided by designated official agencies and state agencies, and (2) maintain the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee.
The section also extends through FY2027 (1) the cap on FGIS's administrative and supervisory costs, and (2) authorization for FGIS grain standards development and maintenance activities.
(Sec. 2002) This section extends the authority for the Forest Service to use the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program through December 11, 2026. The program allows the Forest Service to acquire skilled personnel (age 55 and older) from nonprofit partners to provide temporary technical and administrative services for conservation-related programs that are executed on or directly impacting National Forest System land.
(Sec. 2003) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority for entering into agreements to finance sales or provide other assistance through the Food for Peace program.
(Sec. 2004) This section extends certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 through December 11, 2026.
(Sec. 2005) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to collect user fees under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
(Sec. 2006) This section increases Medicaid funding for FY2026 for the Northern Mariana Islands.
(Sec. 2007) This section reduces funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund beginning in FY2027.
(Sec. 2008) This section extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Specifically, the section extends through 2028 the duty-free treatment of the products of beneficiary SSA countries under the Trade Act of 1974 (specifically, the Generalized System of Preferences) and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). (Currently, there are 32 countries eligible for AGOA.)
Additionally, the extended period applies to the following provisions of AGOA: (1) the duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles from beneficiary SSA countries; and (2) the third-country fabric provision, which allows limited amounts of apparel articles from lesser developed beneficiary SSA countries to qualify for duty-free treatment, even if the yarns and fabrics used in their production are imported from non-AGOA countries (e.g., apparel assembled in Kenya with Chinese fabrics).
(Sec. 2009) This section extends through December 31, 2028, the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti.
(Sec. 2010) This section extends various customs user fees through March 31, 2032, including certain rates for merchandise processing fees.
(Sec. 2011) This section extends the authorization for the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act through December 11, 2026. The act authorizes sharing of appropriate cybersecurity information between federal and nonfederal entities, defensive cybersecurity activities, liability protections, and oversight.
(Sec. 2012) This section extends the authority for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS’s) National Cybersecurity Protection System and related reporting requirements through December 11, 2026. The system authorizes multiple activities by DHS to help defend federal agencies from cyberthreats.
(Sec. 2013) This section extends the authority for DHS's Joint Task Forces through December 11, 2026.
(Sec. 2014) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the Technology Modernization Fund and the fund's board. The fund is administered by the General Services Administration to improve information technology and enhance cybersecurity across the federal government.
(Sec. 2015) This section extends the authority of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to set fees through December 11, 2026.
(Sec. 2016) This section extends the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through December 11, 2026. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations.
(Sec. 2017) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the Department of State to collect passport fees under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
(Sec. 2018) This section exempts the budgetary effects of Divisions B-D of this act from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010, (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules.
(Sec. 2019) This section delays the effective date of portions of the new statutory definition of hemp until December 11, 2026. For more information, see CRS In Focus IF13136, Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Implications for Agricultural Policy.
DIVISION C--SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2026
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026
This division extends various expiring surface transportation programs and authorities.
Title I: Surface Transportation Programs11 paragraphs
(Sec. 3101) This section extends federal highway, transit, and road safety programs of the Department of Transportation through December 11, 2026.
(Sec. 3102) This section reauthorizes until December 11, 2026, the Appalachian Regional Commission, including the high-speed broadband deployment and energy hub initiatives.
(Sec. 3103) This section reauthorizes until December 11, 2026, the Sport Fish Restoration Program.
(Sec. 3104) This section extends until September 30, 2027, the deadline to use previously authorized federal highway funds for certain Federal Highway Administration programs, including the
- Bridge Investment Program;
- Congestion Relief Program;
- Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program;
- Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program;
- Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (PROTECT) grants;
- Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Program; and
- Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects program.
Title II: Trust Funds3 paragraphs
(Sec. 3201) This section extends expenditure authority through December 11, 2026, for the Highway Trust Fund, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
DIVISION D--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EXTENDERS
This division extends various expiring Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and authorities.
Title I: Health Care Matters7 paragraphs
(Sec. 4101) This section extends through December 10, 2026, the authority for the VA to collect copayments from certain veterans for hospital care or nursing home care.
(Sec. 4102) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the requirement that the VA provide nursing home care to certain veterans with a service-connected disability.
(Sec. 4103) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authorization for the expansion of the VA’s Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) program, which serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.
(Sec. 4104) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide grants under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, for purposes of providing community-based suicide prevention services and mental health care.
(Sec. 4105) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA grant program to provide mental health support for family caregivers of veterans who participate in the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
(Sec. 4106) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the requirement that the VA pay or reimburse certain veterans with a service-connected disability for ambulance transport from a rural area.
(Sec. 4107) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the joint incentive program between the VA and Department of Defense to share health care resources.
Title II: Benefits2 paragraphs
(Sec. 4201) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to maintain a regional office in the Philippines.
(Sec. 4202) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval of a course of education in regard to the individual’s educational assistance entitlement. Generally, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. This section extends the relief through December 11, 2026.
Title III: Housing8 paragraphs
(Sec. 4301) This section extends through December 11, 2026, a Department of Labor grant program for programs and facilities that provide dedicated services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children.
(Sec. 4302) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA's Health Care for Homeless Veterans program, which provides outreach, treatment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic transitional housing assistance for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans. Additionally, the section extends the authority of the VA to operate a program to expand and improve the provision of benefits and services to homeless veterans.
(Sec. 4303) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide housing assistance to homeless veterans and their families.
(Sec. 4304) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program, which provides financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness.
(Sec. 4305) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA program to provide grants to encourage the development of programs for homeless veterans with special needs.
(Sec. 4306) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority and activities of the VA’s Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.
(Sec. 4307) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide assistance for housing adaptations for disabled veterans who are residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member.
(Sec. 4308) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grant Program, through which the VA provides grants to develop assistive technologies for use in specially adapted housing.
Title IV: Other Matters7 paragraphs
(Sec. 4401) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA's authority to transport individuals in connection with vocational rehabilitation or required counseling or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care.
(Sec. 4402) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA Office of Inspector General to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office.
(Sec. 4403) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to provide assistance for adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
(Sec. 4404) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority and activities of the VA’s Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans.
(Sec. 4405) This section extends a requirement for the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care). The section applies the requirement to deaths occurring before December 12, 2026.
(Sec. 4406) This section extends through December 11, 2026, certain rates and procedures under the VA Vendee Loan Program, under which qualified borrowers may purchase VA real estate owned properties with little to no money down. Specifically, not more than 85% of purchases made during any fiscal year under the Vendee Loan Program shall be property marketed with VA financing.
(Sec. 4407) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to transfer real property to other agencies, states, or public or private entities.
Library of Congress summary, Sep 2, 2026
- Public LawSep 2, 2026
- House agreed to Senate amendmentSep 1, 2026
- Passed SenateAug 8, 2026
- Reported to HouseDec 30, 2025
Actions
- HousePresented to President.Sep 2, 2026
- Signed by President.Sep 2, 2026
- Became Public Law No: 119-103.Sep 2, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sep 1, 2026
- HouseOn 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
- HouseAt 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
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500.Sep 1, 2026
- HouseMr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385)Sep 1, 2026
- SenateResolving 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)Sep 1, 2026
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Aug 10, 2026
- SenatePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.Aug 8, 2026
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555)Aug 7, 2026
All actions39
- SenateMotion 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 7, 2026
- SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4448)Aug 5, 2026
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4448)Aug 5, 2026
- SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4448-4449)Aug 5, 2026
- SenateMotion 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
- SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)Aug 5, 2026
- SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4415)Aug 4, 2026
- SenateCloture 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
- SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4414)Aug 3, 2026
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4360)Jul 30, 2026
- SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4365)Jul 30, 2026
- SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.Feb 10, 2026
- SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Feb 9, 2026
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Jan 13, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jan 12, 2026
- HouseOn 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
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H646)Jan 12, 2026
- HouseAt 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
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6500.Jan 12, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H637-642)Jan 12, 2026
- HouseMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Jan 12, 2026
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.Dec 30, 2025
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.Dec 30, 2025
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldDec 10, 2025
- HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.Dec 10, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseDec 9, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Dec 9, 2025
Bill record
Text versions7
- Public LawSep 3, 2026PDF: Public Law
- Engrossed Amendment SenateAug 8, 2026PDF: Engrossed Amendment Senate
- Placed on Calendar SenateFeb 10, 2026PDF: Placed on Calendar Senate
- Engrossed in HouseJan 12, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseDec 30, 2025PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseDec 9, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
- Enrolled BillUndatedPDF: Enrolled Bill
Committees1
- House Ways and Means CommitteeReported By Dec 30, 2025Markup By, Dec 10, 2025Referred To, Dec 9, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors1 cosponsor
- Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO-8)Sponsor, Dec 9, 2025
- Adrian Smith (R-NE-3)OriginalJoined Dec 9, 2025
Amendments13
- S.Amdt. 6750Aug 8, 2026To amend the title.Amendment SA 6750, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- S.Amdt. 6747Aug 8, 2026To strike section 2019.Motion to table amendment SA 6747 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 32. Record Vote Number: 227.
- S.Amdt. 6739Aug 8, 2026To improve the bill.SA 6739 fell when SA 6738 withdrawn.
- S.Amdt. 6738Aug 8, 2026To improve the bill.The amendment SA 6738 to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 6732 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- S.Amdt. 6737Aug 8, 2026To improve the bill.SA 6737 fell when SA 6736 withdrawn.
- S.Amdt. 6736Aug 8, 2026To improve the bill.The amendment SA 6736 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- S.Amdt. 6732Aug 8, 2026In the nature of a substitute.Amendment SA 6732, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- S.Amdt. 6742Aug 7, 2026To improve the bill.SA 6742 fell when SA 6741 fell.
- S.Amdt. 6741Aug 7, 2026To improve the bill.SA 6741 fell when SA 6740 fell.
- S.Amdt. 6740Aug 7, 2026To improve the bill.SA 6740 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture invoked on amendment SA 6732.
- S.Amdt. 6735Undated
- S.Amdt. 6734Undated
- S.Amdt. 6733Undated
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 6500, AGOA Extension ActJan 20, 2026As passed by the House of Representatives on January 12, 2026
- H. Rept. 119-416Committee report
Titles6
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate for portions of this bill
- Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate for portions of this bill
- AGOA Extension ActShort Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
- An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.Official Titles as Amended by Senate
- To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects250
Related bills1
- H.R. 7148 119th, Related bill Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
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