House · HR 9770 · 119th Congress
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill keeps the federal government funded through December 4, 2026, while Congress works on a full budget. It funds most agencies at the same levels as fiscal year 2026. Programs like WIC, disaster relief, and wildfire response get extra spending flexibility.
In Favor
Without this bill, the federal government would shut down on October 1, 2026. A shutdown stops payments, closes agencies, and sends workers home without pay. This bill buys Congress time to pass a full budget without disrupting services that millions of Americans rely on.
Against
Continuing resolutions lock agencies into last year's spending levels. Agencies cannot start new programs or adjust to new needs during this period. Relying on short-term fixes delays real budget decisions and leaves government programs in a state of uncertainty for months.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This bill keeps the federal government funded for fiscal year 2027 while Congress works on full-year spending bills. It sets spending at fiscal year 2026 levels and runs through December 4, 2026, at the latest.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
Most of the bill stays tied to keeping government open at prior-year spending levels. It also extends several separate programs, including flood insurance, livestock price reporting, TANF, and a freeze on pay raises for Members of Congress.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Federal agencies and their workers continue operating under the bill. Groups such as WIC participants, small business borrowers, disaster relief recipients, and Indian Health Service patients receive specific funding mentions.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill does not set a single fixed dollar total. It funds agencies at fiscal year 2026 spending rates. Two specific dollar amounts appear: $75,774,000 for Indian Health Services staffing and $8,296,000 for Indian Health Facilities, both labeled as additional amounts for new or expanded facilities.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The bill expires by December 4, 2026, requiring Congress to pass either a full spending bill or another short-term measure before that date. Agencies must limit new projects and cannot start activities that lacked funding in fiscal year 2026.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 7/25/2026