There is one summary for H.R.5371. Bill summaries are authored by CRS. Shown Here: Introduced in House (09/16/2025) 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.
U.S. SENATE
11:13 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 10th, 2025. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, post cloture.
Votes are expected during Mondays session.
10:49 p.m. By a vote of 60-40, the Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
Republican Senator Paul voted against.
Democrat and Independent Senators Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen and Shaheen voted in favor.
8:24 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, upon reconsideration.
8:22 p.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on government funding.
8:20 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on healthcare and government funding.
8:16 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on healthcare and government funding.
8:11 p.m. Senator Collins spoke on government funding.
8:01 p.m. Senator Moran spoke about the government shutdown and aviation.
8:00 p.m. The Senate returned from recess.
6:37 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. The Senate returned from the recess. Senator Cassidy spoke on the government shutdown and health care.
4:30 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 6:00 p.m.
4:15 p.m. Senator Blumenthal asked unanimous consent to pass S. Res. 124 celebrating the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps.
3:36 p.m. Senators Blumenthal and Sullivan spoke on the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps.
2:09 p.m. Senator Moran spoke on the VA and achieved unanimous consent for passage of the following:
S.2392 – Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025.
S.778 – Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act.
1:55 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the shutdown.
1:45 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke on the need to give clarity to those wanting to reenroll in healthcare plans.
