H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

ANALYSIS · Sep 2, 2026 (signed into law)

Slug: hr-6500-continuing-appropriations

Package note: Short-term continuing resolution (CR) plus authorizing extensions. Became Public Law 119-103. Does not enact full-year FY2027 appropriations; funds agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or enactment of the applicable appropriations act.

Primary sources

• White House signing statement (Sep 2, 2026): https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/congressional-bill-h-r-6500-signed-into-law/
• Congress.gov bill page (Became Public Law No: 119-103, Sep 2, 2026): https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6500
• Enrolled bill text (GovInfo): https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr6500enr/html/BILLS-119hr6500enr.htm
• GovTrack status page: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr6500

Core Tension

Bipartisan desire to avoid a pre-midterm shutdown vs unfinished FY2027 appropriations, immigration-enforcement riders, OMB grant rules, hemp definition timing, and surface-transportation reauthorization — all push to the December 11 cliff.

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