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

President Trump signed H.R. 6500, the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027,” on September 2, 2026. This short-term continuing resolution provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations to federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends authorities for various programs, including surface transportation and veteran programs, thereby preventing a government shutdown.