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H.R. 9770

House

Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This bill provides temporary funding for federal agencies through December 4, 2026, to prevent a government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on October 1. It maintains most government spending at previous levels while providing additional funding flexibility for the Disaster Relief Fund, wildfire suppression, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The legislation also extends the National Flood Insurance Program, continues a pay freeze for members of Congress, and authorizes funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Introduced by Representative Tom Cole (R-OK), the bill has passed the House of Representatives.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed 220-205House · July 21, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. July 21, 2026 · House

    Passed the House

    Passed the House 220-205 on July 21, 2026. This bill provides stopgap funding for federal government operations for fiscal year 2027.

    Passed 220-205

    Next: Heads to the Senate for consideration.

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