President Signs Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Funding Federal Agencies Through December 11

President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 6500, the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027,” into law on September 2, 2026. This short-term continuing resolution provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends authorities for various programs, including surface transportation and veteran services. The measure, which had previously passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support, prevents a potential government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year.