Committee Releases Bill to Keep Government Open, Support Return to Regular Order
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. The bill, which keeps the government open and serving the American people and supports work to return to regular order, is expected to be considered on the House floor this week.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, “Keeping our government open and working for the American people is not a partisan issue – and this clean, short-term funding extension reflects that. As we continue advancing FY26 conference negotiations, this measure prevents the chaos of a shutdown and allows us to stay focused on restoring regular order. It protects the real progress already made on appropriations, preserves stability for families and communities, and strengthens our position to complete the FY26 process responsibly. Democrats now face a choice: stand with the American people – or stand apart from them. I remain firmly committed to working with President Trump, and with both chambers and sides of the aisle, to finish our fiscal duties and fulfill our Article I obligations."
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
Short-Term Funding Extension Keeps Government Running, Strengthens Return to Regular Order
House Republicans are taking responsible action to keep the government open for the American people. This short-term, clean continuing resolution prevents harmful disruptions to our national security and the vital programs our constituents rely on. It ensures Americans aren’t needlessly punished and allows us to move forward in FY26 appropriations negotiations and regular order.
Key Takeaways
- This is a clean and straightforward CR — free of poison pills — that simply extends government funding until November 21.
- Keeping the government open and working allows us to move forward under regular order and advance FY26 conference committee negotiations. We are restoring a transparent, orderly approach to funding the government.
- The House has already moved to conference with the Senate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts, 2026.
- This marks the first time since Fiscal Year 2019 that regular appropriations bills are advancing to conference, demonstrating real progress in restoring regular order.
- By keeping the government open, this CR preserves that progress and keeps the full FY26 appropriations process on track.
- The White House, House, and Senate support a clean, short-term CR to prevent a shutdown and support regular order in advancing the FY26 appropriations process
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