Government Shutdown 2026: Funding Bills, Deadlines and Votes
A running record of the appropriations bills, stopgap measures and floor votes that decide whether federal agencies stay open.
Where it stands now
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
This bill provides temporary funding for federal agencies and programs to prevent a government shutdown when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted. It extends funding at current levels for a specified period and includes technical extensions for various expiring government authorities. The legislation affects all federal departments and nationwide programs through the end of the extension period. It was introduced in the House and appeared as a top-viewed bill during August 2026.
Next step: Awaits House floor consideration.
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
This bill provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies and programs for the beginning of fiscal year 2027 to prevent a government shutdown. It maintains funding at current levels for a specified duration until permanent appropriations bills are enacted. The measure affects all federal departments and agencies nationwide. It passed the House and moved to the Senate for immediate consideration before the end of the current fiscal year.
Next step: Awaits action in the Senate.
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
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.
Next step: Heads to the Senate for consideration.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of State, international security assistance, and various foreign operations. The legislation allocates money for the administration of foreign affairs, multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, and export-investment programs via the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It also funds independent agencies like the Peace Corps and specific outreach entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy and the East-West Center. Introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, the bill passed the House in July 2026.
Next step: Awaits House floor consideration.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of State, international security assistance, and various foreign operations. The legislation allocates money for the administration of foreign affairs, multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, and export-investment programs via the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It also funds independent agencies like the Peace Corps and specific outreach entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy and the East-West Center. Introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, the bill passed the House in July 2026.
Next step: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related national security programs. It sets spending limits for diplomatic operations, international security assistance, and humanitarian aid administered by the U.S. government globally. The funding levels would take effect at the start of the 2027 fiscal year on October 1, 2026. Introduced as a primary budget bill, it passed the House following the rejection of several proposed amendments.
Next step: Awaits action in the Senate.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of State, international security assistance, and various foreign operations. The legislation allocates money for the administration of foreign affairs, multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, and export-investment programs via the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It also funds independent agencies like the Peace Corps and specific outreach entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy and the East-West Center. Introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, the bill passed the House in July 2026.
Next step: The bill proceeded to a final passage vote in the House.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of State, international security assistance, and various foreign operations. The legislation allocates money for the administration of foreign affairs, multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, and export-investment programs via the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It also funds independent agencies like the Peace Corps and specific outreach entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy and the East-West Center. Introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, the bill passed the House in July 2026.
Next step: Proceeded to a final passage vote in the House.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of State, international security assistance, and various foreign operations. The legislation allocates money for the administration of foreign affairs, multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, and export-investment programs via the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It also funds independent agencies like the Peace Corps and specific outreach entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy and the East-West Center. Introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, the bill passed the House in July 2026.
Next step: Heads to the Senate for consideration.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of State, international security assistance, and various foreign operations. The legislation allocates money for the administration of foreign affairs, multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, and export-investment programs via the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It also funds independent agencies like the Peace Corps and specific outreach entities such as the National Endowment for Democracy and the East-West Center. Introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, the bill passed the House in July 2026.
Next step: Awaits a floor vote in the House.
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This bill provides annual appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. It funds diplomatic efforts, international security assistance, and humanitarian aid worldwide. The bill was introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and is currently being considered by the House Appropriations Committee.
Next step: Reported to the House for floor consideration.
How federal funding works
Congress funds most federal agencies through twelve annual appropriations bills. When those bills are not enacted before the fiscal year begins on October 1, Congress passes a continuing resolution, a stopgap that extends the previous year's funding levels for a set number of days or weeks.
If neither an appropriations bill nor a continuing resolution is in place when funding lapses, agencies begin shutdown procedures under the Antideficiency Act. Employees whose work is deemed necessary to protect life and property keep working without pay until funding resumes; the rest are furloughed.
What a shutdown does and does not stop
Continues: Social Security and Medicare benefit payments, mail delivery, air traffic control, federal law enforcement, and military operations, though many of the people doing that work are not paid until funding is restored.
Stops or slows: national park operations, most federal research grants, routine food and workplace inspections, passport and visa processing at reduced staffing, new small-business loans, and federal contractor work, which is generally not covered by the back-pay guarantee that applies to federal employees.
How it ends
A shutdown ends when both chambers pass identical funding text and the President signs it. That can be a full-year appropriations package, an omnibus combining several bills, or another continuing resolution that resets the deadline.
Federal employees receive back pay once funding resumes, under a 2019 law that made retroactive pay automatic. Contractors are not covered by that guarantee unless Congress acts separately.
Related: Government Shutdown Tracker
People also ask
When does government funding run out?
The deadline is set by whichever appropriations bill or continuing resolution is currently in force. The tracker items on this page list the expiration date attached to each measure as Congress passes it.
Do Social Security checks stop during a shutdown?
No. Social Security and Medicare benefits are mandatory spending and continue to be paid. Field-office services such as replacement cards and some appeals can slow because staffing is reduced.
Do federal workers get paid after a shutdown?
Yes. A 2019 law guarantees retroactive pay for federal employees once funding is restored. Federal contractors are not automatically covered.