Bills · HR 5450
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5450Dams and canalsGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION SEP 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it prevents a government shutdown, which would happen if Congress fails to pass a full budget by October 1st, the start of the new fiscal year. Without this temporary funding, many government services would halt, federal employees would be forced to take unpaid leave, and critical operations could be interrupted, causing widespread disruption.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures continuity for government functions, allowing agencies to continue providing essential services, processing payments, and funding existing programs for a limited time. If it doesn't become law and no other funding measure is passed, the government faces a shutdown, leading to significant disruption for millions of Americans and potentially harming the economy. It essentially gives Congress more time to agree on a permanent spending plan.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides temporary funding for most federal government operations at the spending levels from fiscal year 2025.
This prevents a government shutdown and ensures federal agencies can continue essential services.
PROVISION 02
Sets an expiration date for this temporary funding on October 31, 2025, or when a full appropriations bill for FY2026 is enacted, whichever comes first.
This establishes a deadline for Congress to pass a permanent budget and indicates the short-term nature of the funding.
PROVISION 03
Restricts the Department of Defense from starting new projects, increasing production rates, or producing new items not funded in the prior fiscal year.
This prevents new commitments or expansions of military programs during a temporary funding period.
PROVISION 04
Ensures that mandatory payments, such as certain entitlements, can continue to be made.
This protects essential benefits for millions of Americans from disruption.
PROVISION 05
Allows for civilian personnel compensation and benefits at a rate necessary to avoid furloughs within federal departments and agencies.
This ensures federal employees continue to be paid and can report to work, preventing workforce disruption.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 18
Introduced in House
SEP 18
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5450
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
House BillHR 5450Dams and canalsGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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