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H.R. 7148119th CongressENACTED

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced Jan 20, 2026Tom Cole (R-OK)Source

Summary

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; 
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; and
  • the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Defense,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Executive Office of the President,
  • the judiciary,
  • the District of Columbia,
  • the Department of State and related programs,
  • the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs,  
  • bilateral economic assistance,
  • international security assistance,
  • multilateral assistance,
  • export and investment assistance, and
  • several related and independent agencies.

In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
  • the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
  • the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
  • several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
  • the technology modernization fund and board;
  • the U.S. Parole Commission;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
  • several immigration-related programs and authorities;
  • the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; 
  • certain bankruptcy fees;
  • trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and
  • several health care authorities and programs. 

Legislative Journey

Feb 3, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-75.

Feb 3, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-75.

Feb 3, 2026

Signed by President.

Feb 3, 2026

Signed by President.

Feb 3, 2026

Presented to President.

House
Feb 3, 2026

Presented to President.

Feb 3, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

House
Feb 3, 2026

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).

House
Feb 3, 2026

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).

Feb 3, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

House
Feb 3, 2026

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.

House
Feb 3, 2026

Mr. Cole moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments (consideration: CR H1960-1967)

House
Feb 3, 2026

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, Mr. Cole called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.

House
Jan 30, 2026

Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20.

Senate
Jan 30, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20.

Jan 30, 2026

Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7148 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) rendered moot in Senate.

Senate
Jan 30, 2026

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed rendered moot in Senate.

Senate
Jan 30, 2026

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S411-416)

Senate
Jan 30, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Senate
Jan 30, 2026

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S401)

Senate
Jan 29, 2026

Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) entered in Senate.

Senate
Jan 29, 2026

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 13. (CR S361)

Senate
Jan 29, 2026

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S357)

Senate
Jan 28, 2026

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S301)

Senate
Jan 27, 2026

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S287)

Senate
Jan 27, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S281)

Senate
Jan 26, 2026

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.

Senate
Jan 26, 2026

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 15, 2026).

Senate
Jan 22, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

House
Jan 22, 2026

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)

House
Jan 22, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)

Jan 22, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

House
Jan 22, 2026

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7148.

House
Jan 22, 2026

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

House
Jan 22, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330-1333)

House
Jan 22, 2026

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7148 as unfinished business.

House
Jan 22, 2026

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

House
Jan 22, 2026

Mr. Cole moved that the committee rise.

House
Jan 22, 2026

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

House
Jan 22, 2026

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2.

House
Jan 22, 2026

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

House
Jan 22, 2026

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1.

House
Jan 22, 2026

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7148.

House
Jan 22, 2026

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mary E. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House
Jan 22, 2026

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1014 and Rule XVIII.

House
Jan 22, 2026

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.

House
Jan 22, 2026

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1185-1299)

House
Jan 22, 2026

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.

House
Jan 20, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, 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
Jan 20, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, 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
Jan 20, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, 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
Jan 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced in House