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H.R. 6500

2 September 2026 · posted 3 September 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Ways and Means Committee · Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO)

2 September 2026 | Signed by Pres. Trump

What's next: Takes effect (on enactment unless the text sets other dates)

Summary: The law funds federal agencies through December 11, 2026, at current spending levels while preventing a government shutdown, with exceptions that provide additional or flexible funding for programs like nutrition assistance, disaster relief, and wildfire suppression. It also extends expiring authorities for agriculture, flood insurance, cybersecurity, transportation, veterans benefits, housing, and trade programs, while temporarily blocking certain regulatory changes and freezing congressional pay adjustments.

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H.R. 6500 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) | Ways and Means Committee 📅 2 September 2026 | 📜✍️ Signed by Pres. Trump What's next: Takes effect (on enactment unless the text sets other dates) Summary: The law funds federal agencies through December 11, 2026, at current spending levels while preventing a government shutdown, with exceptions that provide additional or flexible funding for programs like nutrition assistance, disaster relief, and wildfire suppression. It also extends expiring authorities for agriculture, flood insurance, cybersecurity, transportation, veterans benefits, housing, and trade programs, while temporarily blocking certain regulatory changes and freezing congressional pay adjustments. [AI-Generated]

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