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H.R. 9770 · 119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

Passed HouseEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedJul 18, 2026
Passed HouseJul 21, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 22, 2026: Received in the Senate. The House passed it 220–205. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 28 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 9770 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 28 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as passed by the House (Jul 21, 2026).

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What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

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

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Continuing Appropriations 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 4, 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 bill includes exceptions for

    • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);

    • Small Business Administration loan programs;

    • the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund;

    • the Indian Health Service; and

    • wildfire suppression activities.

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

    • the Department of Agriculture’s livestock mandatory price reporting program,

    • the National Flood Insurance Program,

    Read the whole official summary (260 words, about 1 min)

    • limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees,

    • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program,

    • the authority to waive certain pay limitations that apply to wildland firefighters and other wildland fire personnel,

    • the authority for the District of Columbia to spend local funds, and

    • the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress.

    The bill also provides the customary payments to the beneficiaries of the late Representative David Scott and the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 21, 2026).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 22, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
    2. Jul 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jul 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272). (text: CR H4731-4733) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Jul 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jul 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5019-5020)House floor actions
    6. Jul 21, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9770, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
    7. Jul 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    8. Jul 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9770.House floor actions
    9. Jul 21, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.House floor actions
    10. Jul 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4731-4736)House floor actions
    11. Jul 21, 2026Rule H. Res. 1438 passed House.House floor actions
    12. Jul 20, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.House floor actions
    13. Jul 18, 2026Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on the Budget.House floor actions
    14. Jul 18, 2026Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on the Budget.House floor actions
    15. Jul 18, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    16. Jul 18, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jul 21, 2026 · HousePassed 220–205
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 213 yes, 1 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 6 yes, 204 noEach member · Record