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Bill119th CongressFiled Dec 9, 2025Foreign Trade and International Finance
H.R. 6500

AGOA Extension Act

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What it doesSummary house agreed to senate amendment (Sep 1, 2026)

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for 

  • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
  • Small Business Administration loans;
  • the Disaster Relief Fund; 
  • the Indian Health Service; 
  • the Department of Justice; and
  • wildfire suppression activities.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to 

  • agriculture, 
  • flood insurance,
  • cybersecurity,
  • surface transportation, 
  • veterans benefits, 
  • housing,
  • defense production, and
  • trade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa. 

The bill also includes provisions that 

  • temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance,
  • delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp,
  • extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress and limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, and
  • provide death gratuities to beneficiaries of two Members of Congress who died while in office. 

What just happenedFeb 10, 2026

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8](R-MO)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 2, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-103.

  2. Sep 2, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-103.

  3. Sep 2, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 2, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 2, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 2, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 1, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Sep 1, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 48 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H5387; text: CR H5377-5383)

  9. Sep 1, 2026NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 48 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H5387; text: CR H5377-5383)

  10. Sep 1, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Sep 1, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500.

  12. Sep 1, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385)

  13. Aug 10, 2026Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Aug 8, 2026Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.

  15. Aug 8, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.

  16. Aug 7, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 fell when cloture on amendment SA 6732 was invoked in Senate.

    Appropriations Committee
  17. Aug 7, 2026Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555)

  18. Aug 5, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)

  19. Aug 5, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 made in Senate.

    Appropriations Committee
  20. Aug 5, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4448-4449)

  21. Aug 5, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4448)

  22. Aug 5, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4448)

  23. Aug 4, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4415)

  24. Aug 3, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4414)

  25. Aug 3, 2026Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S4405)

  26. Jul 30, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4365)

  27. Jul 30, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4360)

  28. Feb 10, 2026Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.

  29. Feb 9, 2026Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  30. Jan 13, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  31. Jan 12, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  32. Jan 12, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H637)

  33. Jan 12, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H637)

  34. Jan 12, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H646)

  35. Jan 12, 2026FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  36. Jan 12, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6500.

  37. Jan 12, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H637-642)

  38. Jan 12, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  39. Dec 30, 2025CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.

  40. Dec 30, 2025CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.

    Ways and Means Committee
  41. Dec 30, 2025Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.

    Ways and Means Committee
  42. Dec 10, 2025CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.

    Ways and Means Committee
  43. Dec 10, 2025CommitteeH15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Ways and Means Committee
  44. Dec 9, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  45. Dec 9, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  46. Dec 9, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

House agreed to Senate amendmentSep 1, 202659

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for 

  • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
  • Small Business Administration loans;
  • the Disaster Relief Fund; 
  • the Indian Health Service; 
  • the Department of Justice; and
  • wildfire suppression activities.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to 

  • agriculture, 
  • flood insurance,
  • cybersecurity,
  • surface transportation, 
  • veterans benefits, 
  • housing,
  • defense production, and
  • trade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa. 

The bill also includes provisions that 

  • temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance,
  • delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp,
  • extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress and limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, and
  • provide death gratuities to beneficiaries of two Members of Congress who died while in office. 
Passed SenateAug 8, 202655

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for 

  • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
  • Small Business Administration loans;
  • the Disaster Relief Fund; 
  • the Indian Health Service; 
  • the Department of Justice; and
  • wildfire suppression activities.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to 

  • agriculture, 
  • flood insurance,
  • cybersecurity,
  • surface transportation, 
  • veterans benefits, 
  • housing,
  • defense production, and
  • trade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa. 

The bill also includes provisions that 

  • temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance,
  • delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp,
  • extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress and limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, and
  • provide death gratuities to beneficiaries of two Members of Congress who died while in office.