H.R. 5371 · Signed into law · Economics and Public Finance

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)

What it does

• Provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through November 21, 2025, or enactment of applicable appropriations acts, at FY2025 levels with specified exceptions.
• Allocates additional funding for security of Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials.
• Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at rates included in its FY2026 local budget.
• Extends expiring public health, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans, and Department of Homeland Security programs and authorities through specified dates.

Official summary

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, 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 FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR provides additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials. It also authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget. In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities…

Latest action

Nov 12, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-37.

Committee: Senate Appropriations