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Last progress November 12, 2025 (2 months ago)
Introduced on September 16, 2025 by Tom Cole
This bill keeps the federal government open and extends many health and veteran programs people use every day. It funds agencies at last year’s levels through November 21, 2025, unless full‑year bills pass sooner, adds money to improve security for top federal officials, and lets Washington, DC spend its local budget—avoiding a shutdown and keeping services running.
It also extends key health benefits. Medicare telehealth options, including audio‑only visits and services from community clinics, continue through late November 2025 . Community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and teaching health centers get short‑term funding from October 1 to November 21, 2025, helping clinics stay open and staffed. The Special Diabetes Programs (including for American Indians and Alaska Natives) are extended with short‑term funding for the same period. Planned cuts to Medicaid hospital payments are delayed, helping hospitals that serve many low‑income patients. The program that enforces surprise medical billing protections gets an extra $15 million for October 1 to November 21, 2025. Veterans’ health and benefits continue, and VA gets tools to help veterans avoid foreclosure through its mortgage Partial Claim Program . The FDA’s over‑the‑counter (OTC) drug program is renewed through 2030, and the government will review how prescription drugs can safely move to OTC status .
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Last progress August 1, 2025 (6 months ago)
President of the United States
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Last progress July 10, 2025 (7 months ago)
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Last progress July 2, 2025 (7 months ago)
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Last progress July 10, 2025 (7 months ago)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.
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Last progress September 17, 2025 (4 months ago)
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
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Last progress November 12, 2025 (2 months ago)