Contact Congress about H.R. 9770: Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Most federal programs would keep running at their 2026 funding pace until no later than December 4, 2026. Agencies generally could not start new projects. Some health, nutrition, loan, fire, and disaster programs could get more money as needs change.

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Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. is a Senate bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate.

Latest action on H.R. 9770: Received in the Senate.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use federal services or receive federal benefits. It also affects federal workers and groups that depend on federal grants, loans, or contracts. Most services would continue for a short time, but limits on new work and early spending could delay some money or projects.

Why this matters: Without temporary funding, many agencies could close or sharply reduce services when the new fiscal year starts. This bill would keep most services running while leaders work on full-year funding. But it would also hold most programs near their 2026 pace and limit new work. That may prevent a shutdown while still causing delays and making long-term planning harder.

Key provisions in H.R. 9770

• Most major federal departments would keep operating at their 2026 funding pace and under their 2026 rules. Agencies generally could not start projects that received no money in 2026.
• The Defense Department could not use this money to begin production of items that lacked 2026 funding. It also could not raise production above 2026 levels or start projects that lacked 2026 funding. New long-term purchases using advance bulk buying would need specific funding in a later law.
• Temporary funding for each project would end on the earliest of three dates. Those dates are when its full-year funding becomes law, when a 2027 spending law leaves it out, or December 4, 2026.
• Agencies could not spend too much money early or hand out all available funds at the start of fiscal year 2027. They also could not issue grants that might limit Congress’s final funding choices.
• Agencies could spend enough on civilian pay and benefits to avoid furloughs. They must first cut or delay office costs that do not cover workers.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 9770

What is H.R. 9770?

Most federal programs would keep running at their 2026 funding pace until no later than December 4, 2026. Agencies generally could not start new projects. Some health, nutrition, loan, fire, and disaster programs could get more money as needs change.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 9770?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 9770?

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