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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

This act provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends various expiring programs and authorities. • 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.

Measure: H.R. 6500 · 119th Congress
Latest action: September 2, 2026
Policy changes: 48
Source: CRS summary (Public Law) · Congress.gov

Became Public Law No: 119-103.

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Money the bill providesup to $6.6 million over fiscal 2027–2029

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$174,000 Sec. 145(1) for payment to Alfredia Scott, widow of David A. Scott, late a Representative from the State of Georgia, $174,000; and
$174,000 Sec. 145(2) for payment to the heir at law of Lindsey O. Graham, late a Senator from the State of South Carolina, $174,000.
$6.3 million (fiscal 2027–2029) Sec. 156(3) There is hereby appropriated $6,258,174.91, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to carry out the purposes of this subsection, in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes.

46 other dollar figures (thresholds, limits, tax amounts)

$324 million Sec. 126(1) 2013/2027 Carrier Replacement Program, in an amount not to exceed $324,000,000;
$24.5 million Sec. 126(2) 2017/2027 DDG 51 Program, in an amount not to exceed $24,503,000;
$164.3 million Sec. 126(3) 2017/2027 LHA Replacement Program, in an amount not to exceed $164,300,000;
$44.2 million Sec. 126(4) 2018/2027 Virginia Class Submarine Program, in an amount not to exceed $44,244,000;
$69.9 million Sec. 126(5) 2018/2027 DDG 51 Program, in an amount not to exceed $69,919,000;
$58.8 million Sec. 126(6) 2018/2027 LPD (Flight II) Amphibious Transport Dock Program, in an amount not to exceed $58,800,000;
$561.1 million Sec. 126(7) 2019/2027 Virginia Class Submarine Program, in an amount not to exceed $561,131,000;
$83.8 million Sec. 126(8) 2019/2027 DDG 51 Program, in an amount not to exceed $83,802,000;
$9.4 million Sec. 126(9) 2019/2027 Littoral Combat Ship Program, in an amount not to exceed $9,450,000;
$379.2 million Sec. 126(10) 2020/2027 CVN Refueling Overhauls Program, in an amount not to exceed $379,200,000;
$16 million Sec. 126(11) 2020/2027 T–AO Fleet Oiler Program, in an amount not to exceed $16,020,000;
$566.5 million Sec. 126(12) 2021/2027 Columbia Class Submarine Program, in an amount not to exceed $566,542,000;
$44.7 million Sec. 126(13) 2021/2027 LPD (Flight II) Amphibious Transport Dock Program, in an amount not to exceed $44,689,000;
$12.1 million Sec. 126(14) 2022/2027 Expeditionary Sea Base Program, in an amount not to exceed $12,100,000;
$8.4 million Sec. 126(15) 2022/2027 Expeditionary Fast Transport Program, in an amount not to exceed $8,423,000;
$127 million Sec. 126(16) 2022/2027 T–AO Fleet Oiler Program, in an amount not to exceed $127,000,000;
$23.1 million Sec. 126(17) 2023/2027 T–AO Fleet Oiler Program, in an amount not to exceed $23,100,000;
$19.4 million Sec. 126(18) 2024/2027 Columbia Class Submarine Program, in an amount not to exceed $19,386,000;
$1.2 million Sec. 126(19) 2024/2027 T–AO Fleet Oiler Program, in an amount not to exceed $1,181,000; and
$74.2 million Sec. 126(20) 2026/2027 T–AO Fleet Oiler Program, in an amount not to exceed $74,200,000.
$2.85 billion Sec. 127Notwithstanding sections 102 and 104, amounts made available by section 101 to the Department of Defense for “Procurement—Procurement, Defense-Wide” may be apportioned up to the rate for operations necessary for National Security Systems in an amount not to exceed $2,853,000,000.
$40 million Sec. 129During the period covered by this Act, section 103(f)(4)(A) of Public Law 108–361 (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act) shall be applied by substituting “$40,000,000” for “$32,600,000”.
$32.6 million Sec. 129During the period covered by this Act, section 103(f)(4)(A) of Public Law 108–361 (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act) shall be applied by substituting “$40,000,000” for “$32,600,000”.
$75.8 million Sec. 143(a) In addition to amounts otherwise provided by section 101, amounts are provided for “Department of Health and Human Services—Indian Health Service—Indian Health Services” at a rate for operations of $75,774,000, for an additional amount for costs of staffing and operating facilities that were opened, renovated, or expanded in fiscal years 2022, 2026, and 2027, and such amounts may be apportione…
$8.3 million Sec. 143(b) In addition to amounts otherwise provided by section 101, amounts are provided for “Department of Health and Human Services—Indian Health Service—Indian Health Facilities” at a rate for operations of $8,296,000, for an additional amount for costs of staffing and operating facilities that were opened, renovated, or expanded in fiscal years 2022, 2026, and 2027, and such amounts may be apportion…
$927.2 million Sec. 148(2) “of which $927,212,591” and “, and of which—” in the matter preceding the first proviso and all that follows through the end of the first paragraph (5) under the heading “Federal Highway Administration—Highway Infrastructure Programs”;
$129 million Sec. 148(6) “, and of which $129,000,000” in the matter preceding the first proviso and all that follows through such matter under the first instance of the heading “National Highway Traffic Safety Administration—Operations and Research”, and the subsequent proviso.
$1.5 million Sec. 156(B) a Flex Sub loan with an unpaid principal balance of $1,500,000 or more;
$4.3 million Sec. 156(c) Of the unobligated balances in Treasury Appropriations Fund Symbol 86 X 0303 and made available prior to fiscal year 2020, $4,258,174.91 are hereby rescinded.
$21.4 million Sec. 2006(A) In general The Secretary shall increase the total amount otherwise determined under this subsection for the Northern Mariana Islands for the period beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026, by $21,400,000. The additional amount made available under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended.

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Who wrote it

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Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO-8)

Joined by 1 cosponsor, 1 of them from the day it was introduced. Introduced December 9, 2025.

All 1 cosponsors

Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-3) · original

How Congress voted

House · January 13, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
340 yea · 54 nay · 37 other · Republicans 149–43 · Democrats 191–11 · Official record
Senate · August 8, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.
90 yea · 6 nay · 4 other · Republicans 47–2 · Democrats 42–3 · Independents 1–1 · Official record
House · September 1, 2026
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)
370 yea · 48 nay · 14 other · Republicans 193–19 · Democrats 176–29 · Independents 1–0 · Official record

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›DIVISION B — Authorizing Extensions19 provisions

Sec. 2001

Reauthorizes the United States Grain Standards Act, which authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish official marketing standards for grains.

Specifically, this section extends the authority of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) through December 11, 2026, to (1) collect fees for required federal supervision of official inspections and weighing services provided by designated official agencies and state agencies, and (2) maintain the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The section also extends through FY2027 (1) the cap on FGIS's administrative and supervisory costs, and (2) authorization for FGIS grain standards development and maintenance activities.

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Reauthorizes the United States Grain Standards Act, which authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish official marketing standards for grains.

Extends the authority for the Forest Service to use the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program through December 11, 2026.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority for entering into agreements to finance sales or provide other assistance through the Food for Peace program.

Extends certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 through December 11, 2026.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to collect user fees under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Increases Medicaid funding for FY2026 for the Northern Mariana Islands.

Reduces funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund beginning in FY2027.

Extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Extends through December 31, 2028, the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti.

Extends various customs user fees through March 31, 2032, including certain rates for merchandise processing fees.

Extends the authorization for the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act through December 11, 2026.

Extends the authority for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS’s) National Cybersecurity Protection System and related reporting requirements through December 11, 2026.

Extends the authority for DHS's Joint Task Forces through December 11, 2026.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the Technology Modernization Fund and the fund's board.

Extends the authority of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to set fees through December 11, 2026.

Extends the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through December 11, 2026.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the Department of State to collect passport fees under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

Exempts the budgetary effects of Divisions B-D of this act from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010, (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules.

Delays the effective date of portions of the new statutory definition of hemp until December 11, 2026.

Extends federal highway, transit, and road safety programs of the Department of Transportation through December 11, 2026.

Reauthorizes until December 11, 2026, the Appalachian Regional Commission, including the high-speed broadband deployment and energy hub initiatives.

Reauthorizes until December 11, 2026, the Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Extends until September 30, 2027, the deadline to use previously authorized federal highway funds for certain Federal Highway Administration programs, including the:

Extends expenditure authority through December 11, 2026, for the Highway Trust Fund, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

Extends through December 10, 2026, the authority for the VA to collect copayments from certain veterans for hospital care or nursing home care.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the requirement that the VA provide nursing home care to certain veterans with a service-connected disability.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authorization for the expansion of the VA’s Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) program, which serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide grants under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, for purposes of providing community-based suicide prevention services and mental health care.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the VA grant program to provide mental health support for family caregivers of veterans who participate in the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the requirement that the VA pay or reimburse certain veterans with a service-connected disability for ambulance transport from a rural area.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the joint incentive program between the VA and Department of Defense to share health care resources.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to maintain a regional office in the Philippines.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval of a course of education in regard to the individual’s educational assistance entitlement.

Extends through December 11, 2026, a Department of Labor grant program for programs and facilities that provide dedicated services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the VA's Health Care for Homeless Veterans program, which provides outreach, treatment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic transitional housing assistance for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide housing assistance to homeless veterans and their families.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program, which provides financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the VA program to provide grants to encourage the development of programs for homeless veterans with special needs.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority and activities of the VA’s Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide assistance for housing adaptations for disabled veterans who are residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grant Program, through which the VA provides grants to develop assistive technologies for use in specially adapted housing.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the VA's authority to transport individuals in connection with vocational rehabilitation or required counseling or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA Office of Inspector General to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to provide assistance for adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority and activities of the VA’s Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans.

Extends a requirement for the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).

Extends through December 11, 2026, certain rates and procedures under the VA Vendee Loan Program, under which qualified borrowers may purchase VA real estate owned properties with little to no money down.

Extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to transfer real property to other agencies, states, or public or private entities.