Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272).
What this bill does
H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, would provide short-term federal funding to keep government agencies and programs operating after the start of fiscal year 2027, generally at the same rate and under the same terms as fiscal year 2026 appropriations laws. This "continuing resolution" approach covers most federal departments, including Defense, Homeland Security, Agriculture, Labor, Health and Human Services, State, and others, but limits agencies from starting new programs, increasing production rates, or beginning multi-year contracts not already funded in 2026. Funding under the bill would generally expire on December 4, 2026, or earlier if regular fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills are enacted.
The bill affects nearly every federal agency and the people and programs that depend on their funding, including mandatory programs such as SNAP food assistance, WIC, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Indian Health Service facilities, disaster relief, and Small Business Administration loan programs, which receive specific provisions to maintain service levels. It also includes minor unrelated provisions, such as death-benefit payments to the survivors of two former members of Congress and a freeze on cost-of-living pay adjustments for Members of Congress during the funding period.
The House passed H.R. 9770 on July 21, 2026, by a vote of 220–205. According to the Congressional Research Service, the bill's provisions were subsequently incorporated into other legislation that was enacted, so no further independent action on this bill is expected.
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Official summary
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
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 4, 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 bill includes exceptions for
• the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
• Small Business Administration loan programs;
• the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund;
• the Indian Health Service; and
Timeline
21 Jul 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9770 do?
- H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, would provide short-term federal funding to keep government agencies and programs operating after the start of fiscal year 2027, generally at the same rate and under the same terms as fiscal year 2026 appropriations laws. This "continuing resolution" approach covers most federal departments, including Defense, Homeland Security, Agriculture, Labor, Health and Human Services, State, and others, but limits agencies from starting new programs, increasing production rates, or beginning multi-year contracts not already funded in 2026. Funding under the bill would generally expire on December 4, 2026, or earlier if regular fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills are enacted. The bill affects nearly every federal agency and the people and programs that depend on their funding, including mandatory programs such as SNAP food assistance, WIC, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Indian Health Service facilities, disaster relief, and Small Business Administration loan programs, which receive specific provisions to maintain service levels. It also includes minor unrelated provisions, such as death-benefit payments to the survivors of two former members of Congress and a freeze on cost-of-living pay adjustments for Members of Congress during the funding period. The House passed H.R. 9770 on July 21, 2026, by a vote of 220–205. According to the Congressional Research Service, the bill's provisions were subsequently incorporated into other legislation that was enacted, so no further independent action on this bill is expected.
- Has H.R. 9770 become law?
- Not yet. As of 21 Jul 2026, H.R. 9770 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 9770?
- H.R. 9770 was sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK4] (Republican-OK), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9770?
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272). (21 Jul 2026).
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