HR 5371119th CongressBecame Law

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

Introduced: Sep 16, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-Oklahoma)

Economy & Taxes

Standard Summary

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The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 is a temporary funding measure that keeps the federal government operating through November 21, 2025, while Congress works on full-year appropriations bills. The bill maintains funding at fiscal year 2025 levels for most government programs and extends numerous expiring health care, veterans, and other federal programs. It includes specific provisions for critical programs like community health centers, Medicare services, veterans benefits, and disaster relief, while also providing additional funding for certain high-priority needs such as Supreme Court security, U.S. Marshals protective operations, and wildfire suppression. The legislation is divided into five divisions covering continuing appropriations, miscellaneous extensions, health program extensions, Department of Veterans Affairs programs, and other matters. It includes both routine provisions that maintain government operations and targeted adjustments to address urgent needs or prevent program disruptions during the short-term funding period.

Key Points

1Funding Duration: Provides temporary appropriations through November 21, 2025, at fiscal year 2025 levels for most government operations
2Health Program Extensions: Extends funding for community health centers ($606.9 million), National Health Service Corps ($49.2 million), special diabetes programs ($22.7 million each for Type I and Indian programs), and various Medicare provisions including telehealth flexibilities
3Defense Limitations: Prohibits the Department of Defense from starting new production programs, increasing production rates, or initiating new projects not funded in fiscal year 2025
4Additional Appropriations: Provides supplemental funding for specific needs including $30 million for U.S. Marshals protective operations, $28 million for Supreme Court security, and $30 million for Capitol Police mutual aid
5Veterans Programs: Extends various VA health care, benefits, and housing programs through the continuing resolution period

Impact Areas

Federal Government Operations: All federal agencies and departments receive continued funding to maintain operationsHealthcare Providers and Patients: Community health centers, Medicare beneficiaries, telehealth services, and diabetes programs receive extended funding and flexibilitiesMilitary and Defense: Department of Defense operations continue with restrictions on new initiativesVeterans: VA programs including health care, benefits, and housing assistance continue without interruptionState and Local Governments: Programs providing grants and assistance to states, tribes, and localities maintain funding levels

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