Continuing Resolution Passes House, Averts Government Shutdown

Rep. David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the 9-week Continuing Resolution, which keeps the government open while Congress works on passing appropriations bills. The resolution funds the government at current levels through November 21, 2025, and extends expiring health care programs.

Key Takeaways:

• The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, provides temporary funding for the government through November 21, 2025, at current levels.
• The resolution extends expiring health care programs, including community health centers, public health programs, and Medicare telehealth flexibilities, for the duration of the CR.
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allowed to continue providing food assistance to low-income women, infants, and children for the duration of the CR.
• The House and Senate must pass 12 appropriations bills by September 30th or a Continuing Resolution to buy more time to find an agreement on funding levels.
• The House Appropriations Committee has passed all 12 bills out of Committee and 3 on the House Floor, while the Senate has passed 2 of its 12 appropriations bills.
• Congress has until November 21, 2025 to find agreement on full-year appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026.

Statistics:

• 9 weeks: duration of the Continuing Resolution
• November 21, 2025: end of the Continuing Resolution
• 12: number of appropriations bills that must be passed by the House and Senate
• 3: number of appropriations bills passed by the House Appropriations Committee
• 2: number of appropriations bills passed by the Senate
• September 30th: deadline for passing appropriations bills or a Continuing Resolution

Sources:

• Statement from Rep. David G. Valadao's office, dated [No date published]
• "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026" [No date published]