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H.R. 7148Became Law

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

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What it doesSummary house agreed to senate amendment (Feb 3, 2026)

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; 
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; and
  • the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Defense,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Executive Office of the President,
  • the judiciary,
  • the District of Columbia,
  • the Department of State and related programs,
  • the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs,  
  • bilateral economic assistance,
  • international security assistance,
  • multilateral assistance,
  • export and investment assistance, and
  • several related and independent agencies.

In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
  • the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
  • the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
  • several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
  • the technology modernization fund and board;
  • the U.S. Parole Commission;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
  • several immigration-related programs and authorities;
  • the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; 
  • certain bankruptcy fees;
  • trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and
  • several health care authorities and programs. 

What just happenedFeb 3, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-75.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4](R-OK)Sponsor
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed Amendment SenateJan 30, 2026
  • Placed on Calendar SenateJan 26, 2026
  • Engrossed in HouseJan 22, 2026
  • Introduced in HouseJan 20, 2026
  • Public LawFeb 4, 2026
  1. Feb 3, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-75.

  2. Feb 3, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-75.

  3. Feb 3, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 3, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 3, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Feb 3, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Feb 3, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Feb 3, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).

  9. Feb 3, 2026NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).

  10. Feb 3, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH41400

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Feb 3, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.

  12. Feb 3, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Mr. Cole moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments (consideration: CR H1960-1967)

  13. Feb 3, 2026FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, Mr. Cole called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.

  14. Jan 30, 2026Floor

    Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20.

  15. Jan 30, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20.

  16. Jan 30, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7148 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) rendered moot in Senate.

  17. Jan 30, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed rendered moot in Senate.

  18. Jan 30, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S411-416)

  19. Jan 30, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Jan 30, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S401)

  21. Jan 29, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) entered in Senate.

  22. Jan 29, 2026Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 13. (CR S361)

  23. Jan 29, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S357)

  24. Jan 28, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S301)

  25. Jan 27, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S287)

  26. Jan 27, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S281)

  27. Jan 26, 2026Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.

  28. Jan 26, 2026Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 15, 2026).

  29. Jan 22, 2026FloorH38310

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

  30. Jan 22, 2026FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)

  31. Jan 22, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)

  32. Jan 22, 2026FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  33. Jan 22, 2026FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7148.

  34. Jan 22, 2026FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  35. Jan 22, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330-1333)

  36. Jan 22, 2026FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7148 as unfinished business.

  37. Jan 22, 2026FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  38. Jan 22, 2026FloorH32340

    Mr. Cole moved that the committee rise.

  39. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  40. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2.

  41. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  42. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1.

  43. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7148.

  44. Jan 22, 2026FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Mary E. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  45. Jan 22, 2026FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1014 and Rule XVIII.

  46. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    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.

  47. Jan 22, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1185-1299)

  48. Jan 22, 2026FloorH1L210

    Rules 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.

  49. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, 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.

  50. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, 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.

  51. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, 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.

  52. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  53. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

House agreed to Senate amendmentFeb 3, 202659

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; 
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; and
  • the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Defense,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Executive Office of the President,
  • the judiciary,
  • the District of Columbia,
  • the Department of State and related programs,
  • the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs,  
  • bilateral economic assistance,
  • international security assistance,
  • multilateral assistance,
  • export and investment assistance, and
  • several related and independent agencies.

In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
  • the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
  • the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
  • several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
  • the technology modernization fund and board;
  • the U.S. Parole Commission;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
  • several immigration-related programs and authorities;
  • the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; 
  • certain bankruptcy fees;
  • trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and
  • several health care authorities and programs. 
Introduced in HouseJan 20, 2026

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations 
    Act, 2026; and
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

The departments and agencies funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Defense,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
  • related agencies. 

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
  • the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
  • the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
  • several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
  • the technology modernization fund and board;
  • the U.S. Parole Commission;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
  • several immigration-related programs and authorities;
  • the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; 
  • certain bankruptcy fees;
  • trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and
  • several health care authorities and programs.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Informed