A continuing resolution signed September 2, 2026 funds the federal government at FY2026 levels through December 11; full-year FY2027 appropriations, including THUD, remain unfinished.
The White House · on the FY2027 continuing resolution signed September 2
President Trump signed H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on September 2, providing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through December 11. NLIHC's analysis of the measure's text said the bill would extend the availability of some homeless assistance and fair housing grants that would otherwise have expired, and would let public housing authorities repurpose unobligated tenant-based rental assistance to cover costs for households with expiring vouchers.
The House passed the bill 370-48 on September 1 and the Senate 90-6 in early August, ahead of the September 30 funding deadline.
The House voted 370-48 Tuesday to pass the Senate's continuing resolution keeping federal agencies funded through December 11, sending it to President Trump, who was expected to sign it. The Senate passed the measure 90-6 in early August. The bill carries anomalies the Senate added, including for 2028 Olympic preparations and housing assistance, and provides funding flexibility for WIC, disaster relief, and wildland fire programs.
FY2026 government funding was set to expire September 30; the House's own July continuing resolution had run only through December 4.
The House returned Monday from a five-week recess without voting on the Senate-passed continuing resolution funding the government through December 11; the AP reported the vote will most likely take place Tuesday. GOP leaders plan to bring the bill up under suspension of the rules, which requires a two-thirds majority, after a provision delaying a federal ban on intoxicating hemp THC products drew criticism from Republican lawmakers. The Senate passed the bill 90-6.
The House's own continuing resolution, passed July 21 by a 220-205 vote, ran only through December 4; the suspension vote would adopt the Senate's December 11 date instead.
The Washington Times · on the House vote on the Senate-passed continuing resolution through December 11
The Washington Times reported the House would return from its summer recess Monday, August 31, to vote on the Senate-passed stopgap bill extending current spending levels and policies through December 11, four weeks ahead of the September 30 deadline. The bill is being brought to the floor under suspension of the rules, which requires a two-thirds majority, and punts full-year spending decisions until after the November midterm elections. The White House issued a statement of administration policy backing the bill, saying "President Trump strongly opposes another futile government shutdown."
The House's own continuing resolution, passed July 21 by a 220-205 vote, ran only through December 4; the suspension vote would adopt the Senate's December 11 date instead.