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H.R. 6500 119th Congress House

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Official title: An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 9, 2025 Introduced by: Jason Smith Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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White House position
Supports Statement of Administration Policy · Trump administration · Aug 3, 2026 Read the SAP
 Everywhere this bill has been 39 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 2, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-103.
Sep 2, 2026
Signed by President.
Sep 2, 2026
Presented to President.
Sep 1, 2026 · 2:05 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 1, 2026 · 2:05 PM EDT
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 48 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H5387; text: CR H5377-5383)
Sep 1, 2026 · 12:47 PM EDT
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 1, 2026 · 12:22 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500.
Sep 1, 2026 · 12:22 PM EDT
Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385)
Aug 10, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 8, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.
Aug 8, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.
Aug 7, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 fell when cloture on amendment SA 6732 was invoked in Senate.
Aug 7, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555)
Aug 5, 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
Aug 5, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 made in Senate.
Aug 5, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4448-4449)
Aug 5, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4448)
Aug 5, 2026
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4448)
Aug 4, 2026
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4415)
Aug 3, 2026
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4414)
Aug 3, 2026
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S4405)
Jul 30, 2026
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4365)
Jul 30, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4360)
Feb 10, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
Feb 9, 2026
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 13, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H637)
Jan 12, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H646)
Jan 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6500.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H637-642)
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 30, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.
Dec 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.
Dec 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
 Votes taken on this bill 6
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 1, 2026 House · vote #286 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments Passed 370–48 See who voted →
Aug 8, 2026 Senate · vote #228 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 Passed 90–6 See who voted →
Aug 8, 2026 Senate · vote #227 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short titl… Agreed To 61–32 See who voted →
Aug 7, 2026 Senate · vote #226 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) Agreed To 91–6 See who voted →
Aug 3, 2026 Senate · vote #218 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 Agreed To 89–4 See who voted →
Jan 12, 2026 House · vote #14 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 340–54 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 13

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

3 agreed to 3 with no recorded outcome 7 withdrawn or other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 6,750 Collins, Susan M. To amend the title. Agreed to Aug 8, 2026
SAMDT 6,747 Budd, Ted To strike section 2019. Agreed to Aug 8, 2026
SAMDT 6,739 Thune, John To improve the bill. Withdrawn Aug 8, 2026
SAMDT 6,738 Thune, John To improve the bill. Withdrawn Aug 8, 2026
SAMDT 6,737 Thune, John To improve the bill. Withdrawn Aug 8, 2026
SAMDT 6,736 Thune, John To improve the bill. Withdrawn Aug 8, 2026
SAMDT 6,732 Collins, Susan M. In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Aug 8, 2026
SAMDT 6,742 Thune, John To improve the bill. Fell Aug 7, 2026
SAMDT 6,741 Thune, John To improve the bill. Fell Aug 7, 2026
SAMDT 6,740 Thune, John To improve the bill. Fell Aug 7, 2026
SAMDT 6,735 Padilla, Alex – No recorded outcome –
SAMDT 6,734 Kennedy, John – No recorded outcome –
SAMDT 6,733 Budd, Ted – No recorded outcome –
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 Latest action September 2, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-103.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions 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 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. 
 Related & companion bills 1
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 173

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

  • MASON CONSULTING, LLC
    for NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • MASON CONSULTING, LLC
    for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · New Jersey · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION
    for NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • RICE UNIVERSITY
    for RICE UNIVERSITY · Texas · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA
    for DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
    for VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · South Carolina · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-6500/
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