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H.R. 9770 119th Congress House

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

Official title: Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 18, 2026 Introduced by: Tom Cole Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
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Became law
Jul 22, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Jul 21, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1438 passed House.
Jul 21, 2026 · 10:14 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2026 · 10:14 PM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272). (text: CR H4731-4733)
Jul 21, 2026 · 10:06 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5019-5020)
Jul 21, 2026 · 4:27 PM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9770, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 21, 2026 · 4:27 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3:53 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9770.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3:53 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3:53 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4731-4736)
Jul 20, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
Jul 18, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 18, 2026
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 21, 2026 House · vote #272 On Passage Passed 220–205 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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
  • wildfire suppression activities.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs, authorities, and restrictions, including

  • the Department of Agriculture’s livestock mandatory price reporting program,
  • the National Flood Insurance Program,
  • limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees,
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program,
  • the authority to waive certain pay limitations that apply to wildland firefighters and other wildland fire personnel, 
  • the authority for the District of Columbia to spend local funds, and
  • the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress. 

The bill also provides the customary payments to the beneficiaries of the late Representative David Scott and the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1438 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activ…
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