# 119-hr-5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

119-hr-5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5450
- Congress: 119
- Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would continue FY2025 funding into FY2026 at FY2025 rates** while adding short-term extensions, targeted appropriations, and strict limits on new Department of Defense production and project starts. The package would carry most programs forward into a narrow October 2025 window and add emergency-designated boosts for security and select programs.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Boost for Indian Health Service operations: benefit, high. If enacted, Indian Health Service facilities opened, renovated, or expanded in 2025–2026 would get added operating and staffing funds. It would provide $72.265 million for services and $8.05 million for facilities operations. The money could be apportioned up to the rate needed to staff and run the…
- WIC funding through October 2025: benefit, high. The bill would fund WIC operations at a rate of $8.2 billion during the Act’s period through October 31, 2025. This would support WIC food benefits and state program services. It helps keep benefits and operations steady while full‑year funding is pending.
- Keep vouchers and homeless aid going: benefit, high. The bill would let HUD use 2026 funds to prevent tenant-based vouchers from ending during the 2025 funding cycle, with 3 business days’ notice to Congress. It would also require HUD to renew, without competition, all Continuum of Care and youth homelessness projects that expire in 2026 for one 12‑m…
- More VA housing help and loans: benefit, high. If enacted, assistive‑technology grants for specially adapted housing would be extended through October 31, 2025. For October 1–31, 2025, it would add $416,667 for homeless veterans with special needs, $83,334 for homeless women veterans and veterans with children reintegration grants, and $35 mill…
- New sliding scale for ACA subsidies: benefit, high. If enacted, your share of marketplace premiums would follow a new sliding scale starting in 2026. You would pay 0% of income up to 150% of poverty. The cap would rise by income tier, up to 8.5% at 400% of poverty and above. Tiers between 150% and 400% would increase linearly (0–2%, 2–4%, 4–6%, 6–8.…
- Emergency funds for courts and Capitol: benefit, high. The bill would provide emergency funds for congressional and court security. It adds $90 million for House Sergeant at Arms, $66.5 million for Senate security (with set sub‑uses), and $30 million for Capitol Police mutual aid. It also adds $52 million for courthouse security upgrades and $28 millio…
- Public broadcasting gets 2026 funding: benefit, high. If enacted, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would receive $490.96 million for fiscal year 2026. Payment would be made within 3 days of enactment, and funds would be available until September 30, 2026. The allocation formula would be applied as if $535 million were available, with two sub‑al…
- More funds for public defenders: benefit, high. If enacted, about $1.53 billion would support federal Defender Services. Funds could be apportioned as needed to pay court‑appointed counsel on time. This would help keep the justice system running.
- One‑month bridge for key health programs: benefit, high. For October 1–31, 2025, the bill would fund Community Health Centers ($373.7 million), the National Health Service Corps ($30.9 million), and Teaching Health Centers ($17.1 million). It would add $13.5 million for Type 1 diabetes and $13.5 million for the Indian diabetes program (to remain availabl…
- Keep government open and paychecks going: benefit, high. The bill would continue most 2025 funding levels into early 2026 until the earlier of new full‑year bills, no‑funding outcomes, or October 31, 2025. Agencies could use pay and benefits funds at the rate needed to avoid furloughs, after cutting non‑personnel admin costs. Some unobligated balances co…
- Medicare telehealth and payments extended: benefit, medium. If enacted, Medicare telehealth flexibilities would run through October 31, 2025. Audio‑only visits and care from more sites and providers would continue, and in‑person mental health visit rules would start November 1, 2025. Part D coverage of authorized oral antivirals would also continue through…
- More SBA loans if demand rises: benefit, medium. The bill would let the SBA apportion more funding to meet higher lender demand through October 31, 2025. This applies to 7(a) loans, 503 guarantees, 303(b) debentures, and trust certificate guarantees. If your business seeks an SBA‑backed loan during this window, access could improve.
- Cybersecurity and oversight dates extended: benefit, medium. If enacted, state and local cybersecurity grants and federal cyber information sharing would be extended through October 31, 2025. DHS unmanned aircraft protections and a key federal cybersecurity system would also be extended. VA inspector general subpoena power and a VA office in the Philippines…
- Defense Production Act extended one month: benefit, medium. If enacted, Defense Production Act authorities would run through October 31, 2025. This would keep industrial priority and supply tools available for that month.
- More funds to enforce surprise billing: benefit, medium. The bill would add $67 million for fiscal year 2026 to implement and enforce the No Surprises Act. The funding would remain available until spent. This could support faster complaint handling and stronger enforcement against surprise medical bills.
- FEMA can move disaster money faster: benefit, medium. The bill would let FEMA apportion its Disaster Relief Fund up to the rate needed for response and recovery during the Act’s period. This could speed aid for declared disasters. The temporary authority would run through October 31, 2025.
- Hanford waste plant deadline set: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Energy Department would need to finish hot commissioning of Hanford’s DFLAW facility by October 15, 2025 unless Washington State agrees to a later date. After that, it would have to run at a rate that meets a consent‑decree milestone. This aims to speed safer waste treatment.
- Medicaid hospital cuts delayed: benefit, medium. If enacted, planned Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment reductions would be delayed. The bill would cover November 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 and adjust later years. This would ease near‑term cuts to safety‑net hospitals.
- Public health emergency tools extended: benefit, medium. If enacted, several national health security and public health authorities would run through October 31, 2025. This would keep response and preparedness tools in place for that month.
- Funds to keep defense programs moving: benefit, medium. If enacted, up to $199.676 million in Air Force R&D funds and a $200 million transfer could speed E‑7 Wedgetail prototyping. The money could not be used to pause or cancel that program. Up to $154 million could finish prior‑year Virginia Class submarine work.
- Keep key services running in October: benefit, medium. If enacted, funds could be apportioned to keep NSF research awards, U.S. Marshals operations, and Essential Air Service flights at current levels. This would prevent service gaps through October 31, 2025.
- Development Finance Corp extended to Oct 31: benefit, medium. If enacted, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s authority would run through October 31, 2025. This would avoid a short‑term lapse in its financing programs.
- HOV access for alt‑fuel cars: benefit, low. If enacted, owners of qualifying alternative‑fuel vehicles could keep using HOV lanes through October 31, 2025. This would extend the date in law by one month for commuting access.
- Behavioral health and family supports extended: benefit, low. If enacted, the community behavioral health clinic demonstration would continue through October 31, 2025. Funding for family‑to‑family health information centers would also continue from October 1 to October 31, 2025 at a pro‑rata rate. Families and patients would keep access to these supports duri…
- Help center for grandfamilies extended: benefit, low. If enacted, the national help center for grandfamilies and kinship caregivers would stay authorized through October 31, 2025. Families could keep using its services during that month.
- GI Bill restoration window extended: benefit, low. If enacted, veterans affected by school closure or disapproval would keep the option to restore GI Bill entitlement through October 31, 2025. This is a one‑month extension of the current restoration rules.
- Create OMB inspector general office: benefit, low. If enacted, a new inspector general for OMB would be created and funded with $20 million for FY2026. The President would appoint an IG within 45 days. Funds would be available through September 30, 2027.
- Food for Peace authority extended: benefit, low. If enacted, Food for Peace program authorities would remain in effect through October 31, 2025. This would keep U.S. international food aid operations running for that month.
- Set island base grants for October: benefit, low. If enacted, the base grant for the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands would be $8 million each for the covered period. This matches the prior year’s base grant level.
- Calfed Bay‑Delta updates for October: benefit, low. If enacted, Calfed Bay‑Delta provisions would use year 2026 instead of 2022 for this Act’s period. One authorization would rise to $32.6 million from $30 million for that period. This supports water and ecosystem work during October.
- One‑month extension for youth education grants: benefit, low. Grants for youth education would continue from October 1–31, 2025. Sexual risk avoidance education and the Personal Responsibility Education Program would each receive a pro‑rata share based on 2024 levels for that month. This keeps programs running while full‑year funding is pending.
- Space Shuttle closeouts funded to 2030: benefit, low. If enacted, expired but not canceled NASA balances for Space Shuttle contract closeouts could be used through fiscal year 2030. Funds could pay valid old obligations from 2001–2013.
- CFTC whistleblower authority extended one month: benefit, low. The bill would move several CFTC whistleblower program dates from September 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025. This keeps the program’s authorities in force for one more month.
- TIFIA project finance window extended: benefit, low. If enacted, certain projects would keep eligibility for TIFIA credit assistance through October 31, 2025 instead of September 30, 2025. Sponsors would have one extra month to apply under the same rules.
- Renew state manufacturing agreements: benefit, low. If enacted, Commerce would renew existing state cooperative agreements during this bill’s period, on the same terms unless a change is requested. This would avoid gaps in services that help manufacturers.
- Medicare improvement fund cut $771 million: cost, medium. If enacted, the Medicare Improvement Fund’s statutory amount would drop from $1.804 billion to $1.033 billion. That is a $771 million reduction. This could lower funding available for future Medicare program improvements or provider support.
- Limits on new projects under CR: cost, medium. If enacted, agencies could not start projects that lacked funding in 2025 and would face limits on early, large grant payouts. The Defense Department would be barred from starting new production lines or raising rates above 2025 levels. These guardrails would run through October 31, 2025.
- One‑month extension of special fee: cost, low. If enacted, the extra special assessment in federal law would apply through October 31, 2025 instead of September 30, 2025. This keeps the same fee in place for one more month for those subject to it.
- VA care, housing, and support extended: mixed, medium. If enacted, several VA programs would run through October 31, 2025. This includes nursing home eligibility, mental‑health and homelessness treatment, VA transport, and vendee home loans. VA copay collection for hospital and nursing home care would also continue. Specially adapted housing help for d…
- PAYGO scorekeeping waived for costs: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill’s budget effects would not be counted on statutory or Senate PAYGO scorecards. Certain budget enforcement estimates would also be skipped. This could make it easier to keep funds flowing without triggering budget penalties.
- Repeal prior subtitle and restore rules: mixed, low. If enacted, Subtitle B of title VII of Public Law 119‑21 would be repealed. Laws and regulations it changed would apply as if that subtitle had not been enacted.
- Grain standards dates and caps extended: mixed, low. If enacted, key grain standards dates would move to October 31, 2025. An administrative cost limit would apply from October 1 to October 31, 2025. This helps keep inspections running while capping overhead for that month.
- More for nuclear weapons activities: mixed, low. The bill would raise a specific proviso for NNSA weapons activities from $118.056 million to $149.244 million during the Act’s period. This directs more funding to those activities and related contractors.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-1974: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-5450 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5450)

## Related
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-1974: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1974)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5450 (as of 2026-09-10).