Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, President of the United States signed into law H.R. 5371, officially titled the “Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.”
The legislation provides continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026, ensuring that critical federal agencies and programs remain funded and operational. The act covers a wide range of areas, including agriculture, military construction, veterans’ services, and the legislative branch, while also extending certain existing authorizations set to expire.
This measure comes amid congressional negotiations over a broader budget package, aiming to prevent a potential government shutdown and maintain stability in essential services.
White House officials emphasized that the passage of H.R. 5371 demonstrates bipartisan cooperation to keep the government running efficiently and support key public sectors that serve millions of Americans.
The law takes immediate effect, continuing funding into fiscal year 2026 “and for other purposes,” as noted in the official statement from the White House.
