H.R. 9770Passed one chamberJobs & the economy
Stopgap bill would fund government at 2026 levels through December 4, 2026
Data as of July 23, 2026
This bill extends federal funding at fiscal year 2026 levels through December 4, 2026, to avoid a shutdown.AI-decoded50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This continuing resolution keeps almost all federal agencies and programs funded at roughly fiscal year 2026 levels, under the same rules, through December 4, 2026, or until full-year spending laws pass, whichever comes first. It restricts new Defense Department weapons production beyond 2026 levels, protects funding for SNAP, WIC, Indian Health Service, wildfire suppression, FEMA disaster relief, and SBA loans, and extends flood insurance and livestock market reporting authorities.
Who does it affect?
It affects nearly everyone relying on federal services: government employees, contractors, farmers, small business owners, veterans, Native American communities served by Indian Health Service, and nutrition assistance recipients.
Why does it matter?
Without this measure, government funding would lapse, disrupting federal operations and public services while Congress continues negotiating final budgets for defense, homeland security, health, transportation, and other departments.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Funds government at fy2026 levels
- No new defense weapons programs
- Freezes lawmakers' pay raises
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- July 18, 2026
- Latest action:
- July 22, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov