Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
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AI-generatedPlain-English Summary: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill is a continuing resolution (CR) — a temporary funding measure that keeps the federal government running when Congress has not yet passed a full budget. Rather than passing detailed spending bills for each government agency, a continuing resolution allows the government to continue operating at roughly the same funding levels as the previous year, preventing a government shutdown. The "Further Additional" in the title suggests this is at least the third short-term funding extension passed for the 2026 fiscal year.
The bill affects virtually all Americans because it funds the day-to-day operations of the entire federal government, including agencies that deliver Social Security checks, operate national parks, process tax returns, run the military, and provide a wide range of public services. Without a measure like this, federal agencies would be forced to shut down non-essential operations, furlough workers, and halt many government services.
From a process standpoint, the bill has been moving back and forth between the House and Senate, with each chamber passing slightly different versions and then negotiating the differences — which is a normal part of how Congress finalizes legislation. The back-and-forth recorded in the recent legislative actions reflects this standard negotiation process.
It is worth noting that continuing resolutions are generally considered a stopgap measure, not a permanent budget solution. They are intended to give Congress more time to negotiate and pass full-year spending bills that provide more detailed direction on how taxpayer money should be spent.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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Became Public Law No: 119-86.
April 30, 2026
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Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2026Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Apr 2, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)
Apr 2, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 2, 2026House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
Mar 27, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 27, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1660)
Mar 27, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 2026Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure rendered moot in Senate.
Mar 27, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 73) rendered moot in Senate.
Mar 27, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 27, 2026Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
Mar 27, 2026Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1142, the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 is considered as agreed to with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.
Mar 27, 2026Fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74. (CR S1651-1652)
Mar 26, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1648)
Mar 26, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 74) entered in Senate.
Mar 26, 2026Upon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71. (CR S1599-1600)
Mar 25, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1589)
Mar 25, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 54) by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2026Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1609)
Mar 25, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1570)
Mar 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1561)
Mar 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Mar 24, 2026Fourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1577)
Mar 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1495)
Mar 22, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1461)
Mar 21, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1419)
Mar 20, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 20, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 20, 2026Upon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59. (CR S1425)
Mar 20, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1311)
Mar 19, 2026Third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54. (CR S1034)
Mar 12, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) entered in Senate.
Mar 12, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1024)
Mar 12, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S946)
Mar 10, 2026Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S946)
Mar 10, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 38) by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
Mar 5, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 38) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
Mar 5, 2026Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.
Mar 5, 2026Second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39. (CR S641)
Feb 24, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) entered in Senate.
Feb 24, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 38) entered in Senate.
Feb 12, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S593)
Feb 12, 2026Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.
Feb 12, 2026Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S593)
Feb 12, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S559)
Feb 11, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S547)
Feb 10, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S557)
Feb 10, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Feb 9, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
Feb 2, 2026Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 30, 2026Received in the Senate.
Jan 26, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 22, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7147.
Jan 22, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 22, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of the bill. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings are postponed.
Jan 22, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330)
Jan 22, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)
Jan 22, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)
Jan 22, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 22, 2026Rule H. Res. 1014 passed House.
Jan 22, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1299-1317)
Jan 22, 2026Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 20, 2026Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 20, 2026Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2026Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2026