What does Preamble of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This Act makes continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026 The Act also provides for extensions for fiscal year 2026 The legislation covers various areas including agriculture and veterans affairs

What does > REFERENCES. of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section clarifies how references to 'this Act' are treated within divisions. References to 'this Act' apply only to the provisions of the respective division.

What does EXPLANATORY STATEMENT. of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section establishes that an explanatory statement will govern the allocation of funds and implementation of divisions B through D of the Act. The explanatory statement was printed in the Senate Congressional Record on or about November 9, 2025, and submitted by the chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The explanatory statement will have the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference.

What does STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section outlines appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Funds are appropriated from the Treasury and applicable corporate revenues. The appropriations are intended for various government departments, agencies, corporations, and organizational units.

What does Such amounts as may be necessary, at a rate for of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section provides funding for continuing projects or activities from fiscal year 2025 Funding is provided under the authority and conditions of applicable appropriations Acts for fiscal year 2025 Certain sections and provisions from previous laws are excluded from this funding

What does (a) No appropriation or funds made available or authority of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section restricts Department of Defense funding Funds cannot be used for new production of unfunded items Funds cannot be used to increase production rates above fiscal year 2025 levels

What does Unless otherwise provided for in this Act or in the of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section outlines the availability of appropriations and funds authorized by the Act. Funds are available until the enactment of an appropriation for projects or activities within the Act. Funds are also available until the enactment of the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026 without provisions for the projects or activities. Funds expire on January 30, 2026, unless either of the prior conditions are met.

What does Appropriations made and funds made available by or of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section allows appropriations and funds authorized by the Act to be used without regard to time limitations for apportionments outlined in 31 U.S.C. § 1513. However, this provision does not waive any other laws governing fund apportionment.

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, except of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section limits high initial rates of operation for certain programs Complete distribution of appropriations is restricted at the beginning of fiscal year 2026 Grants shall not be awarded if they impinge on final funding prerogatives

What does > (a) For entitlements and other of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section provides for the continuation of certain entitlements and mandatory payments. Activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 are also subject to this continuation. Program levels are to be maintained under current law, using authority and conditions from applicable appropriations Acts. This continuation extends through the date specified in section 106(3) of this Act. Obligations for mandatory payments due on or about the first day of any month after October 2025, but within 30 days of the date specified in section 106(3), may continue to be made. Funds shall be available for these payments, notwithstanding section 106.

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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

Last updated: 11/12/2025 · Introduced: 9/16/2025

Author: Tom Cole (R-OK)

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119th CongressenactedHR. 3944(Failed in House)Official page

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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

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DIVISION A

DIVISION C

DIVISION D

DIVISION E

DIVISION F / TITLE I

DIVISION F / TITLE II

DIVISION F / TITLE III

DIVISION F / TITLE IV

DIVISION F / TITLE V

DIVISION F / TITLE VI

DIVISION G / TITLE I

DIVISION G / TITLE II

DIVISION G / TITLE III

DIVISION G / TITLE IV

DIVISION H

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