H.R. 7148 · 119th Congress · House
FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act
Introduced 2026-01-15 · Sponsored by Tom Cole (R-OK) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2026-03-15): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Summary
Packages five of the twelve regular appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026: Defense, Labor/HHS/Education, Transportation/HUD, Financial Services, and State Department. This came after the longest government shutdown in modern history (October 1 through November 12, 2025) and a second partial shutdown beginning February 14, 2026.
The Good
Ends months of funding uncertainty
Federal agencies have been operating on continuing resolutions and partial shutdowns since October 2025. This package funds five major departments at updated levels rather than frozen FY2025 rates.
Increases defense spending
The defense portion increases the DoD topline by approximately 3% over FY2025, which the Pentagon says is necessary to maintain readiness and keep pace with inflation on military contracts and personnel costs.
Restores disrupted federal services
The two shutdowns disrupted passport processing, small business loans, food safety inspections, and other services. Passing appropriations restores normal operations and prevents further disruption.
The Bad
Only covers 5 of 12 required spending bills
Seven appropriations areas remain unfunded under regular order, including Homeland Security, which has been the most contentious. This partial approach leaves significant budget fights unresolved.
Cuts to non-defense domestic programs
The Labor/HHS/Education portion reduces funding for multiple social programs. Education Department grants, job training programs, and public health funding see reductions compared to inflation-adjusted FY2025 levels.
Arrived six months late
The fiscal year began October 1, 2025. Passing appropriations in March 2026 means agencies operated for nearly six months without finalized budgets, causing hiring freezes, delayed contracts, and planning paralysis.
Vote Record
Senate, 2026-02-03
Passage (Senate)
Passed
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Senate, 2026-01-30
BipartisanPassage (Senate)
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #20
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Senate, 2026-01-29
Cloture on Motion to Proceed
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #13
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House, 2026-01-22
BipartisanPassage (House)
Passed Congress.gov — House Roll Call #45
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