§1226a Contingent extension of programs

Summary

If a program’s funding or time limit would run out, it is automatically extended for one additional fiscal year unless Congress passes and signs a law during the regular session that ends before that final fiscal year starts to extend or end the program. The money available for that extra year is the same amount that was authorized for the program’s final fiscal year. If the Secretary needs to do certain actions or make required decisions in that final fiscal year for the program to continue, those actions or decisions must be done during the extra year. This automatic extension does not apply to a commission, council, or committee that a law says must end on a specific date.