H.R. 6500 · 119th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Funds federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends expiring programs. AI-read
What it does
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 Congressional Research Service, Sep 1, 2026 (House agreed to Senate amendment). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
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| Jan 12, 2026 House roll 374 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedAGOA Extension Act | D 191–11 · R 149–43 |
Passed 340–54 |
| Aug 3, 2026 Senate roll 877 |
On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedA bill 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. | D 39–2 · R 49–1 · I 1–1 |
Passed 89–4 |
| Aug 7, 2026 Senate roll 885 |
On the Cloture MotionIn the nature of a substitute. | D 42–3 · R 48–2 · I 1–1 |
Passed 91–6 |
| Aug 8, 2026 Senate roll 886 |
On the Motion to TableTo strike section 2019. | D 34–11 · R 26–21 · I 1–0 |
Passed 61–32 |
| Aug 8, 2026 Senate roll 887 |
On Passage of the BillAn act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. | D 42–3 · R 47–2 · I 1–1 |
Passed 90–6 |
| Sep 1, 2026 House roll 646 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate AmendmentsAGOA Extension Act | D 176–29 · R 193–19 · I 1–0 |
Passed 370–48 |
What members said about it
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Vindman Hears from the 84% of Virginians Who Support Keeping the Government Open
Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) heard from more than 850 Virginians in a district-wide survey, and the results were clear: respondents overwhelmingly believe that Congress should fight to keep the government open.
“Virginians know that federal workers are the backbone of our economy and our government.”
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Continuing Resolution Now Law; $21.4M in Additional Medicaid Funding
The Commonwealth is set to receive an additional $21.4 million in federal Medicaid funding under a bipartisan continuing resolution approved overwhelmingly by the House on Tuesday.
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Crapo, Wyden Applaud Extension of Africa and Haiti Trade Programs
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) applauded the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership…
“AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP strengthen America’s strategic and economic interests, including by facilitating U.S. access to important commodities like critical minerals.”
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When Speaker Johnson tried to pass a Continuing Resolution in July, I voted against it, because we still had months before the federal government’s budget would expire.
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Congressman Baird Votes to Pay Federal Employees, Avoid Harmful Government Shutdown
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on voting for H.R. 6500 a continuing resolution (CR), to fund the federal government, continue paying federal employees, and avoid a harmful government shutdown.
“The American people deserve a government that functions without interruption.”
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Cole Votes to Avert a Partisan October Shutdown
It protects our national security, preserves critical services, and denies partisan shutdown agitators the leverage they have repeatedly sought.
“Today’s vote is the culmination of House Republicans moving proactively, decisively, and strategically earlier this summer. The action we took paved the way for the Senate to promptly engage in the process, and I am proud to say we are now sending this funding extension to President Trump without waiting for the clock…”
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Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass a bipartisan continuing resolution (H.R. 6500) to keep the federal government funded through December 11, 2026.
“Passage of this bill keeps the government open past November, avoiding a disruption to the economy and critical government services that people rely on, especially as the cost of living continues to rise.”
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Finstad Votes to Fund Government, Prevent Costly Shutdown
I was proud to vote yes and pass a clean CR, preventing another costly shutdown and funding the government through December 11.
“Almost a year ago, we experienced a record-long government shutdown and over 40 days of uncertainty because Democrats chose to inflict chaos and disruption on Americans rather than keep the government open and operating.”
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Keep the Government Open, Avoiding Another Democrat-Led Shutdown
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027.
“This legislation keeps the government funded through December 11, 2026, ensures critical services continue, provides certainty for our military, and supports our national security priorities. I voted to keep the government open and avoid another reckless shutdown while we work to complete the appropriations process…”
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Franklin Statement On Passage Of Continuing Appropriations Act To Avert Government Shutdown
We have a responsibility to keep the government open and do our job on behalf of the American people.
“This continuing resolution is necessary, but it is not the finish line. Congress still has work to do to complete the full-year appropriations process before temporary funding expires in December. I’ll continue working to cut wasteful spending, restore regular order and deliver the accountability taxpayers deserve.”
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Guthrie Votes To Avoid Government Shutdown
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 6500, a temporary government funding bill that would fund the government through December 11, 2026.
“Throughout the 119th Congress, House Republicans have worked to responsibly fund and keep the federal government open.”
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Congress Passes Federal Funding Extension to Avoid Government Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Senate Amendment to the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026, H.R. 6500, to extend current federal funding through December 11, 2026.
“Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Senate Amendment to the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026, H.R. 6500, to extend current federal funding through December 11, 2026. The bipartisan stopgap funding bill avoids a government shutdown ahead of the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2026.”
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Comisionado Residente anuncia aprobación de medida para evitar cierre federal
El Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico, Pablo José Hernández, anunció hoy que la Cámara de Representantes aprobó una resolución financiado al gobierno federal hasta el 11 de diciembre de 2026, evitando interrupciones en programas y…
“Lo importante hoy es que PAN, WIC, Head Start y otros programas que nuestra gente necesita van a seguir contando con fondos. Antes de que termine el año, el Congreso tiene que llegar a un acuerdo bipartita sobre el presupuesto que también incluya los fondos federales que hemos impulsado para proyectos en municipios…”
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Kelly votes for continuing resolution to keep government open
Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, legislation to keep the federal government open through December 11, 2026.
“House Republicans have once again taken responsible action to keep the government open, protect essential services, and provide certainty for the American people.”
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The passage of H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, provides important stability by extending federal funding at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026, while also extending several expiring federal…
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of Hemp Ban Delay in Government Funding Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.
“I believe that should my bill receive collective buy-in from the White House, lawmakers and stakeholders, the HEMP Act can become law.”
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Newhouse Votes For Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse released the following statement after the vote on the Senate Amendment H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027.
“Congress has a responsibility to fund the government each fiscal year and prevent a lapse in essential services for taxpayers. This short-term continuing resolution avoids a shutdown while maintaining current spending levels and allows additional time to negotiate full-year funding measures. Senate Democrat…”
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September 1, 2026 202-808-6129 CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF HAITI HOPE/HELP AND AGOA TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following…
“This is the certainty that Haitian workers, families, and their partners in American industry have been waiting for. After these programs lapsed last fall and were restored for fifteen months, we have finally given them a runway. Today's vote gives Haiti's apparel sector and its American partners two more years of…”
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Ramirez Statement on NO Vote on Continuing Resolution
We also learned that a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant, Pierre Damas Bel, took his own life in Springfield, Ohio, after the Trump Administration ended TPS for Haitians and fitted him with an ankle monitor.
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Congresswoman Simon’s Vote on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
“However, at a time when Republicans are carrying out an illegal war in Iran, lawlessly attacking immigrant communities, and undermining the democratic electoral process – I cannot vote to give a single cent to the Trump Administration. I will not keep the machinery moving at the expense of the dignity, justice, and…”
Latest action
Sep 2, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-103.