What does Preamble of HR 7148 do?

This bill is formally titled ``An Act making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.''. The Senate passed the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 7148) with amendments. Amendments were made to section 2, removing language related to division H. Lines 15 through 22 on page 4 were struck. A substantial portion of the bill, from page 1132, line 9, through page 1235, line 16, was struck and replaced with new text.

What does Amounts made available in the Continuing Appropriations of HR 7148 do?

Funds made available in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 are designated for personnel pay, allowances, and benefits. These funds can be used for payments pursuant to subsection (c) of section 1341 of title 31, United States Code. Payments are to be made according to the specified provisions.

What does All obligations incurred and in anticipation of the of HR 7148 do?

This section ratifies and approves obligations incurred in anticipation of appropriations from the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-37) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Ratified obligations are those related to maintaining essential activity to protect life and property, orderly termination of government functions, or as otherwise authorized by law. The bill specifies that ratified obligations must be in accord with the provisions of the referenced Acts. Division of the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 may be cited as the ``Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026''.

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — HR. 7148

Q: What does The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of of HR 7148 do?

This section amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. Specifically, it modifies the date specified in section 106(3) of that Act. The amended date is February 13, 2026.

Q: What does For the purposes of the Continuing Appropriations Act, of HR 7148 do?

This section modifies the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. It specifies that the time covered by the Act includes a period of lapsed appropriations. The lapse in appropriations is considered to have begun on or about January 31, 2026.

Last updated: 2/3/2026 · Introduced: 1/20/2026

Author: Tom Cole (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, modifying the specified date to February 13, 2026.
The bill clarifies that the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, covers a period including a lapse in appropriations beginning around January 31, 2026.
It ratifies and approves obligations incurred in anticipation of appropriations from the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, specifically those related to essential activities.

119th CongressenactedHR. 4779(In Committee)Official page

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DIVISION H

Includes provisions on continuing appropriations act, 2026 (division a of, for the purposes of the continuing appropriations act,, and 2 more.

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