HR-5371 : Still Just a Bill


Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, 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 FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025. 

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs.

For example, the CR provides additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials. It also authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget.

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

  • several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;
  • various programs and authorities related to veterans;
  • the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
  • the Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;
  • several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;
  • authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
  • authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and
  • the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-10-23FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-22FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the seventh cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 581) entered in Senate.Senate
2025-10-22VoteSeventh cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 581.Senate
2025-10-21FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.Senate
2025-10-21FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-20FloorSeventh cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2025-10-20FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the sixth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 576) made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-20VoteSixth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 576.Senate
2025-10-20FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-16FloorSixth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2025-10-16FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fifth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 573) entered in Senate.Senate
2025-10-16VoteFifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 573.Senate
2025-10-16FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-15VoteUpon reconsideration, the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 572.Senate
2025-10-15FloorMotion by Senator Murkowski to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 558) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-10-15FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 558) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-10-15FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-14FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.Senate
2025-10-14FloorFifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2025-10-14FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 571) entered in Senate.Senate
2025-10-14VoteFourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 571.Senate
2025-10-14FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-09FloorFourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2025-10-09FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-09FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 558) entered in Senate.Senate
2025-10-09VoteThird cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 558.Senate
2025-10-08VoteUpon reconsideration, the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 551.Senate
2025-10-08FloorMotion by Senator Marshall to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 545) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-10-08FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 545) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-10-07FloorThird cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2025-10-07FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-06FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider, under the order of 10/6/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 545) entered in Senate.Senate
2025-10-06VoteSecond cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 545.Senate
2025-10-03FloorSecond cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2025-10-03FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
2025-10-03VoteUpon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 543.Senate
2025-10-03FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 537) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-10-03FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 537) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-10-01FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider, under the order of 10/1/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 537) entered in Senate.Senate
2025-10-01VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 537.Senate
2025-09-30VoteUpon reconsideration, under the order of 9/18/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 535.Senate
2025-09-30FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 5371 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 528) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-09-30FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 5371 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 528) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-09-29FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (: CR S6842)Senate
2025-09-29FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (: CR S6842)Senate
2025-09-19CalendarsOrdered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 168.Senate
2025-09-19FloorUnder the order of 9/19/2025, the third reading was vitiated. (: CR S6785)Senate
2025-09-19FloorMotion to reconsider by Senator Thune, under the order of 9/19/2025 not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which H.R. 5371 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 528) entered in Senate.Senate
2025-09-19VoteUnder the order of 9/18/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 48. Record Vote Number: 528. (consideration: CR S6785)Senate
2025-09-19FloorUnder the order of 9/18/2025 considered read the third time.Senate
2025-09-19FloorConsidered read the second time.Senate
2025-09-19CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2025-09-19FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-09-19VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4462-4471)House floor actions
2025-09-19VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 218 (Roll no. 280).House floor actions
2025-09-19FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2025-09-19FloorMs. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H4476)House floor actions
2025-09-19FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-09-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5371.House floor actions
2025-09-19FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on H.R. 5371.House floor actions
2025-09-19FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. (consideration: CR H4462-4477)House floor actions
2025-09-16FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 722 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on H.R. 5371.House floor actions
2025-09-16IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2025-09-16IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2025-09-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Sponsor :

Tom Cole [R] (OK-4)
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
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