House Advances Budget Resolution and Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Through December 4, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution establishing targets through 2036 and a continuing resolution (H.R. 9770) to extend federal government funding to fiscal year 2026 levels through December 4, 2026. This action aims to provide lawmakers with additional time to negotiate full-year appropriations bills and avert a potential government shutdown at the end of September. The budget resolution includes $95 billion for agriculture, armed services, intelligence, and House administration, notably without tax provisions. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) indicated the Senate plans to prioritize a separate government funding measure in September before taking up the House's budget resolution.