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H.R. 6500 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-103

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Became lawEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Passed HouseJan 12, 2026
Passed SenateAug 8, 2026
To PresidentSep 2, 2026
Became lawSep 2, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 6500 changed 42 sections of existing law, and created 66 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

Also changed: 35 U.S.C. 41, 22 U.S.C. 6436, 22 U.S.C. 214, 26 U.S.C. 9503, 38 U.S.C. 1710, 38 U.S.C. 1710A, Public Law 117-21, Public Law 116-171, 38 U.S.C. 1720K, Public Law 118-210, 38 U.S.C. 8111, 38 U.S.C. 315, 38 U.S.C. 3699, 38 U.S.C. 2021A, 38 U.S.C. 2031, 38 U.S.C. 2033, 38 U.S.C. 2041, 38 U.S.C. 2044, 38 U.S.C. 2061, 38 U.S.C. 2066, 38 U.S.C. 2102A, 38 U.S.C. 2108, 38 U.S.C. 111A, 38 U.S.C. 312, 38 U.S.C. 521A, 38 U.S.C. 544, 38 U.S.C. 3733, 38 U.S.C. 8118.

Public Law 118-42 An earlier law, changed directly

Public Law 119-75 An earlier law, changed directly

50 U.S.C. 4564 Termination of chapter

15 U.S.C. 2625 Administration

42 U.S.C. 1308 Additional grants to Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa; limitation on total payments

  • (g) Medicaid payments to territories for fiscal year 1998 and thereafter added to · Sec. 2006(1), Sec. 2006(2) · see the words

42 U.S.C. 1395iii Medicare Improvement Fund

19 U.S.C. 2466b Termination of benefits for sub-Saharan African countries

19 U.S.C. 3721 Treatment of certain textiles and apparel

19 U.S.C. 2703a Special rules for Haiti

19 U.S.C. 58c Fees for certain customs services

Public Law 112-41 An earlier law, changed directly

6 U.S.C. 1510 Effective period

6 U.S.C. 1525 Termination

40 U.S.C. 11301 Responsibility of Director

New provisions of the bill's own

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  • Sec. 2001 United States Grain Standards Act extension
  • Sec. 2002 Forest Service Participation in ACES Program
  • Sec. 2003 Food for Peace Act
  • Sec. 2013 Joint task forces
  • Sec. 2019 Section 781 extension
  • Sec. 3002 Definitions
  • Sec. 3101 Extension of Federal surface transportation programs
  • Sec. 3102 Appalachian Regional Commission
  • Sec. 3103 Sport fishing
  • Sec. 3104 Extension of certain funding
What the words changed: every change, in place (53)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 118-42(b)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 152(a)

    The bill says: Section 239(b) of division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118–42) is amended by striking "fiscal year 2026" and inserting "fiscal year 2027".

    Bill text

  2. Public Law 119-75repealedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 156(a)

    The bill says: Section 239 of division D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119–75) is hereby repealed and the unobligated balance of amounts made available under such section 239(d) is hereby rescinded.

    Bill text

  3. 50 U.S.C. 4564(a)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2004

    The bill says: Section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4564(a)) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (50 U.S.C. 4564)

  4. 15 U.S.C. 2625(b)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2005

    The bill says: Section 26(b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2625(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 2625)

  5. 42 U.S.C. 1308(g)(2)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2006(1)

    (2) Fiscal year 1999 and thereafter. Notwithstanding subsection (f) and subject to section 18043(a)(2) of this title and paragraphs (3), (5), and (14)the succeeding provisions of this subsection, with respect to fiscal year 1999 and any fiscal year thereafter, the total amount certified by the Secretary under subchapter XIX for payment to— (A) Puerto Rico shall not exceed— (i) except as provided in clause (ii) or (iii), the sum…

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "paragraphs (3), (5), and (14)" and inserting "the succeeding provisions of this subsection"; and

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1308)

  6. 42 U.S.C. 1308(g)added (15)by H.R. 6500 Sec. 2006(2)

    (15) Temporary disaster relief for the Northern Mariana Islands.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall increase the total amount otherwise determined under this subsection for the Northern Mariana Islands for the period beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026, by $21,400,000. The additional amount made available under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended.(B) Special rules.— The increase described in subparagraph (A)—(i) shall apply to the total amount certified by the Secretary under title XIX for payment to the Northern Mariana Islands for services attributable to fiscal year 2026, notwithstanding that payments for any such services are made by the Northern Mariana Islands in fiscal year 2027; and(ii) shall be in addition to the amount calculated under paragraph (2) for the Northern Mariana Islands for fiscal year 2026 and shall not be taken into account in calculating an amount under paragraph (2) for the Northern Mariana Islands for fiscal year 2027 or a subsequent fiscal year.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1308)

  7. 42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2007

    The bill says: Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1)) is amended by striking "$2,062,000,000" and inserting "$2,041,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1395iii)

  8. 19 U.S.C. 2466bchangedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2008(a)

    The bill says: Section 506B of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466b) is amended by striking "2026" and inserting "2028".

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 2466b)

  9. 19 U.S.C. 3721(g)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2008(b)

    The bill says: Section 112(g) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(g)) is amended by striking "2026" and inserting "2028".

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 3721)

  10. 19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2008(b)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "each of the 23 succeeding 1-year periods" and inserting "each succeeding 1-year period until December 31, 2028"; and

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 3721)

  11. 19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(A)(ii)(II)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2008(b)

    The bill says: in clause (ii)(II), by striking "2026" and inserting "2028".

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 3721)

  12. 19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2008(b)

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by striking "2026" and inserting "2028";

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 3721)

  13. 19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2008(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "2026" and inserting "2028"; and

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 3721)

  14. 19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2008(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking "2026" and inserting "2028".

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 3721)

  15. 19 U.S.C. 2703a(h)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2009

    The bill says: Section 213A(h) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703a(h)) is amended by striking "2026" and inserting "2028".

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 2703a)

  16. 19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2010(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "December 31, 2031" and inserting "March 31, 2032"; and

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 58c)

  17. 19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2010(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking "December 31, 2031" and inserting "March 31, 2032".

    Bill text · Current law (19 U.S.C. 58c)

  18. Public Law 112-41changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2010(b)

    The bill says: Section 503 of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 112–41;19 U.S.C. 3805 note) is amended by striking "December 31, 2031" and inserting "March 31, 2032".

    Bill text

  19. 6 U.S.C. 1510(a)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2011

    The bill says: Section 111(a) of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1510(a)) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 1510)

  20. 6 U.S.C. 1525(a)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2012

    The bill says: Section 227(a) of the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1525(a)) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 1525)

  21. 40 U.S.C. 11301(f)(1)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2014

    The bill says: Section 1078(f)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (40 U.S.C. 11301 note) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (40 U.S.C. 11301)

  22. 35 U.S.C. 41(i)(2)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2015

    The bill says: Section 10(i)(2) of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (35 U.S.C. 41 note; Public Law 112–29) is amended by striking "upon the expiration of the 15-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act" and inserting "on December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (35 U.S.C. 41)

  23. 22 U.S.C. 6436changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2016

    The bill says: Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6436) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 6436)

  24. 22 U.S.C. 214(b)(2)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 2017

    The bill says: Section 1(b)(2) of the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 (22 U.S.C. 214(b)(2)) is amended by striking "September 30, 2010" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 214)

  25. 26 U.S.C. 9503changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 3201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "October 1, 2026" in subsections (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) and inserting "December 12, 2026", and

    Bill text · Current law (26 U.S.C. 9503)

  26. 26 U.S.C. 9503changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 3201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" in subsections (c)(1) and (e)(3) and inserting "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (26 U.S.C. 9503)

  27. 38 U.S.C. 1710(f)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4101

    The bill says: Section 1710(f)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 1710)

  28. 38 U.S.C. 1710A(d)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4102

    The bill says: Section 1710A(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 1710A)

  29. Public Law 117-21(d)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4103

    (1) each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $1,200,000; and(2) the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on December 11, 2026, $236,713.

    The bill says: Section 2(d) of the Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–21; 38 U.S.C. 1712A note) is amended by striking "$1,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section." and inserting “to carry out this section, for—

    Bill text

  30. Public Law 116-171(j)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4104

    The bill says: Section 201(j) of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 (Public Law 116–171; 38 U.S.C. 1720F note) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text

  31. 38 U.S.C. 1720K(n)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4105

    (1) each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026, $10,000,000; and(2) the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on December 11, 2026, $1,972,603.

    The bill says: Section 1720K(n) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ", for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026, $10,000,000 to carry out this section" and inserting “to carry out this section, for—

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 1720K)

  32. Public Law 118-210(c)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4106

    The bill says: Section 143(c) of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Public Law 118–210; 38 U.S.C. 1728 note) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text

  33. 38 U.S.C. 8111(d)(3)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4107

    The bill says: Section 8111(d)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 8111)

  34. 38 U.S.C. 315(b)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4201

    The bill says: Section 315(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 315)

  35. 38 U.S.C. 3699(c)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4202

    The bill says: Section 3699(c)(2)(C) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 3699)

  36. 38 U.S.C. 2021A(f)(1)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4301

    (A) $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2026; and(B) $197,261 for the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on December 11, 2026.

    The bill says: Section 2021A(f)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2026." and inserting “to carry out this section—

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2021A)

  37. 38 U.S.C. 2031(b)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4302(a)

    The bill says: Section 2031(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2031)

  38. 38 U.S.C. 2033(d)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4302(b)

    The bill says: Section 2033(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2033)

  39. 38 U.S.C. 2041(c)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4303

    The bill says: Section 2041(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2041)

  40. 38 U.S.C. 2044(e)added (10)by H.R. 6500 Sec. 4304

    (10) $130,191,781 for the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on December 11, 2026.

    The bill says: Section 2044(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2044)

  41. 38 U.S.C. 2061(d)(1)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4305

    (A) For each of fiscal years 2007 through 2026, $5,000,000.(B) For the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on December 11, 2026, $986,302.

    The bill says: Section 2061(d)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2026, $5,000,000 shall be available for each such fiscal year for the purposes of the program under this section." and inserting “, the following shall be available for the purposes of the program under this section:

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2061)

  42. 38 U.S.C. 2066(d)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4306

    The bill says: Section 2066(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2066)

  43. 38 U.S.C. 2102A(e)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4307

    The bill says: Section 2102A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2102A)

  44. 38 U.S.C. 2108(g)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4308

    The bill says: Section 2108(g) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 2108)

  45. 38 U.S.C. 111A(a)(2)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4401

    The bill says: Section 111A(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 111A)

  46. 38 U.S.C. 312(d)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4402

    The bill says: Section 312(d)(7)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 312)

  47. 38 U.S.C. 521A(g)(1)added (C)by H.R. 6500 Sec. 4403(1)

    (C) $3,156,165 for the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on December 11, 2026.

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(1), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 521A)

  48. 38 U.S.C. 521A(l)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4403(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (l), by striking "fiscal years 2010 through 2026" and inserting "the period beginning on October 1, 2009, and ending on December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 521A)

  49. 38 U.S.C. 544(e)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4404

    The bill says: Section 544(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 544)

  50. Public Law 118-210(c)(2)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4405

    The bill says: Section 301(c)(2) of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Public Law 118–210; 38 U.S.C. 2303 note) is amended by striking "October 1, 2026" and inserting "December 12, 2026".

    Bill text

  51. 38 U.S.C. 3733(a)(8)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4406(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026"; and

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 3733)

  52. 38 U.S.C. 3733(a)(8)(C)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4406(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 3733)

  53. 38 U.S.C. 8118(a)(5)changedby H.R. 6500 Sec. 4407

    The bill says: Section 8118(a)(5) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "December 11, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 8118)

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What it does

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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

This act provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

DIVISION A--CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

This division 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.

For more information on this division, see CRS Report R49353, Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2027 (Division A of P.L. 119-103).

DIVISION B--AUTHORIZING EXTENSIONS

This division extends various expiring programs and authorities, including certain programs related to agriculture and foreign trade.

(Sec. 2001) This section reauthorizes the United States Grain Standards Act, which authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish official marketing standards for grains.

Specifically, this section extends the authority of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) through December 11, 2026, to (1) collect fees for required federal supervision of official inspections and weighing services provided by designated official agencies and state agencies, and (2) maintain the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee.

The section also extends through FY2027 (1) the cap on FGIS's administrative and supervisory costs, and (2) authorization for FGIS grain standards development and maintenance activities.

(Sec. 2002) This section extends the authority for the Forest Service to use the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program through December 11, 2026. The program allows the Forest Service to acquire skilled personnel (age 55 and older) from nonprofit partners to provide temporary technical and administrative services for conservation-related programs that are executed on or directly impacting National Forest System land.

(Sec. 2003) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority for entering into agreements to finance sales or provide other assistance through the Food for Peace program.

(Sec. 2004) This section extends certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 through December 11, 2026.

(Sec. 2005) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to collect user fees under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

(Sec. 2006) This section increases Medicaid funding for FY2026 for the Northern Mariana Islands.

(Sec. 2007) This section reduces funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund beginning in FY2027.

(Sec. 2008) This section extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Specifically, the section extends through 2028 the duty-free treatment of the products of beneficiary SSA countries under the Trade Act of 1974 (specifically, the Generalized System of Preferences) and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). (Currently, there are 32 countries eligible for AGOA.)

Additionally, the extended period applies to the following provisions of AGOA: (1) the duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles from beneficiary SSA countries; and (2) the third-country fabric provision, which allows limited amounts of apparel articles from lesser developed beneficiary SSA countries to qualify for duty-free treatment, even if the yarns and fabrics used in their production are imported from non-AGOA countries (e.g., apparel assembled in Kenya with Chinese fabrics).

(Sec. 2009) This section extends through December 31, 2028, the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti.

(Sec. 2010) This section extends various customs user fees through March 31, 2032, including certain rates for merchandise processing fees.

(Sec. 2011) This section extends the authorization for the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act through December 11, 2026. The act authorizes sharing of appropriate cybersecurity information between federal and nonfederal entities, defensive cybersecurity activities, liability protections, and oversight.

(Sec. 2012) This section extends the authority for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS’s) National Cybersecurity Protection System and related reporting requirements through December 11, 2026. The system authorizes multiple activities by DHS to help defend federal agencies from cyberthreats.

(Sec. 2013) This section extends the authority for DHS's Joint Task Forces through December 11, 2026.

(Sec. 2014) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the Technology Modernization Fund and the fund's board. The fund is administered by the General Services Administration to improve information technology and enhance cybersecurity across the federal government.

(Sec. 2015) This section extends the authority of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to set fees through December 11, 2026.

(Sec. 2016) This section extends the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through December 11, 2026. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations.

(Sec. 2017) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the Department of State to collect passport fees under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

(Sec. 2018) This section exempts the budgetary effects of Divisions B-D of this act from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010, (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules.

(Sec. 2019) This section delays the effective date of portions of the new statutory definition of hemp until December 11, 2026. For more information, see CRS In Focus IF13136, Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Implications for Agricultural Policy.

DIVISION C--SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2026

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026

This division extends various expiring surface transportation programs and authorities.

TITLE I--SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

(Sec. 3101) This section extends federal highway, transit, and road safety programs of the Department of Transportation through December 11, 2026.

(Sec. 3102) This section reauthorizes until December 11, 2026, the Appalachian Regional Commission, including the high-speed broadband deployment and energy hub initiatives.

(Sec. 3103) This section reauthorizes until December 11, 2026, the Sport Fish Restoration Program.

(Sec. 3104) This section extends until September 30, 2027, the deadline to use previously authorized federal highway funds for certain Federal Highway Administration programs, including the

• Bridge Investment Program;

• Congestion Relief Program;

• Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program;

• Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program;

• Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (PROTECT) grants;

• Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Program; and

• Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects program.

TITLE II--TRUST FUNDS

(Sec. 3201) This section extends expenditure authority through December 11, 2026, for the Highway Trust Fund, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

DIVISION D--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EXTENDERS

This division extends various expiring Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and authorities.

TITLE I--HEALTH CARE MATTERS

(Sec. 4101) This section extends through December 10, 2026, the authority for the VA to collect copayments from certain veterans for hospital care or nursing home care.

(Sec. 4102) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the requirement that the VA provide nursing home care to certain veterans with a service-connected disability.

(Sec. 4103) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authorization for the expansion of the VA’s Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) program, which serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.

(Sec. 4104) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide grants under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, for purposes of providing community-based suicide prevention services and mental health care.

(Sec. 4105) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA grant program to provide mental health support for family caregivers of veterans who participate in the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

(Sec. 4106) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the requirement that the VA pay or reimburse certain veterans with a service-connected disability for ambulance transport from a rural area.

(Sec. 4107) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the joint incentive program between the VA and Department of Defense to share health care resources.

TITLE II--BENEFITS

(Sec. 4201) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to maintain a regional office in the Philippines.

(Sec. 4202) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval of a course of education in regard to the individual’s educational assistance entitlement. Generally, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. This section extends the relief through December 11, 2026.

TITLE III--HOUSING

(Sec. 4301) This section extends through December 11, 2026, a Department of Labor grant program for programs and facilities that provide dedicated services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children.

(Sec. 4302) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA's Health Care for Homeless Veterans program, which provides outreach, treatment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic transitional housing assistance for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans. Additionally, the section extends the authority of the VA to operate a program to expand and improve the provision of benefits and services to homeless veterans.

(Sec. 4303) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide housing assistance to homeless veterans and their families.

(Sec. 4304) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program, which provides financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness.

(Sec. 4305) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA program to provide grants to encourage the development of programs for homeless veterans with special needs.

(Sec. 4306) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority and activities of the VA’s Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.

(Sec. 4307) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA’s authority to provide assistance for housing adaptations for disabled veterans who are residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member.

(Sec. 4308) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grant Program, through which the VA provides grants to develop assistive technologies for use in specially adapted housing.

TITLE IV--OTHER MATTERS

(Sec. 4401) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the VA's authority to transport individuals in connection with vocational rehabilitation or required counseling or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care.

(Sec. 4402) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA Office of Inspector General to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office.

(Sec. 4403) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to provide assistance for adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.

(Sec. 4404) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority and activities of the VA’s Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans.

(Sec. 4405) This section extends a requirement for the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care). The section applies the requirement to deaths occurring before December 12, 2026.

(Sec. 4406) This section extends through December 11, 2026, certain rates and procedures under the VA Vendee Loan Program, under which qualified borrowers may purchase VA real estate owned properties with little to no money down. Specifically, not more than 85% of purchases made during any fiscal year under the Vendee Loan Program shall be property marketed with VA financing.

(Sec. 4407) This section extends through December 11, 2026, the authority of the VA to transfer real property to other agencies, states, or public or private entities.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Sep 2, 2026).

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  1. 2026-09-02Became Public Law No: 119-103.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-09-02Became Public Law No: 119-103.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-09-02Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-09-02Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2026-09-02Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2026-09-02Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2026-09-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  8. 2026-09-01On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  9. 2026-09-01At 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.House floor actions
  10. 2026-09-01DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500.House floor actions
  11. 2026-09-01Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385)House floor actions
  12. 2026-09-01Resolving 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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  13. 2026-08-10Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  14. 2026-08-08Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228. Roll call recordSenate
  15. 2026-08-08Passed/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. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  16. 2026-08-07Motion 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.Senate
  17. 2026-08-07Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555)Senate
  18. 2026-08-05Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)Senate
  19. 2026-08-05Motion 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.Senate
  20. 2026-08-05Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4448-4449)Senate
  21. 2026-08-05Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4448)Senate
  22. 2026-08-05Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4448)Senate
  23. 2026-08-04Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4415)Senate
  24. 2026-08-03Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4414)Senate
  25. 2026-08-03Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S4405) Roll call recordSenate
  26. 2026-07-30Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4365)Senate
  27. 2026-07-30Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4360)Senate
  28. 2026-02-10Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.Senate
  29. 2026-02-09Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
  30. 2026-01-13Received in the Senate.Senate
  31. 2026-01-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  32. 2026-01-12On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  33. 2026-01-12Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  34. 2026-01-12Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H646)House floor actions
  35. 2026-01-12At 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.House floor actions
  36. 2026-01-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6500.House floor actions
  37. 2026-01-12Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H637-642)House floor actions
  38. 2026-01-12Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  39. 2025-12-30Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.House floor actions
  40. 2025-12-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.House floor actions
  41. 2025-12-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.Library of Congress
  42. 2025-12-10Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.House committee actions
  43. 2025-12-10Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  44. 2025-12-09Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
  45. 2025-12-09Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  46. 2025-12-09Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Since it became law on Sep 2, 2026, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 1 document that name it: 1 notice.

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  1. NoticeSep 18, 2026Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
    Limitations of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third-Country Fabric
    …and (3) of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, Public Law 114-27, June 29, 2015; Division I, Section 5019 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Pub. L. 119-75); and Division B, Section 2008 of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (Pub. L. 119-103).

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Jan 12, 2026 · House roll call 14 · needed 2/3

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: Passed 340–54

R 149 yes, 43 no, 26 present or not votingD 191 yes, 11 no, 11 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Aug 3, 2026 · Senate roll call 218 · needed 3/5

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 89–4

R 49 yes, 1 no, 3 present or not votingI 1 yes, 1 noD 39 yes, 2 no, 4 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Aug 7, 2026 · Senate roll call 226 · needed 3/5

On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Agreed to 91–6

R 48 yes, 2 no, 3 present or not votingI 1 yes, 1 noD 42 yes, 3 no

How each member voted · Official record

Aug 8, 2026 · Senate roll call 227 · needed 1/2

On the Motion to Table: Motion to Table Agreed to 61–32

R 26 yes, 21 no, 6 present or not votingI 1 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingD 34 yes, 11 no

How each member voted · Official record

Aug 8, 2026 · Senate roll call 228 · needed 3/5

On Passage of the Bill: Bill Passed 90–6

R 47 yes, 2 no, 4 present or not votingI 1 yes, 1 noD 42 yes, 3 no

How each member voted · Official record

Sep 1, 2026 · House roll call 286 · needed 2/3

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments: Passed 370–48

R 193 yes, 19 no, 6 present or not votingI 1 yes, 0 noD 176 yes, 29 no, 8 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Adrian Smith R-NE-3