President Signs H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, Averting Government Shutdown

President Trump signed H.R. 6500, the 'Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027,' into law on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. This short-term continuing resolution provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations to federal agencies through December 11, 2026, ensuring the continuation of government projects and activities and extending authorities for various programs, including surface transportation and veteran programs. The bill's enactment prevents a government shutdown that would have otherwise started on September 30.