Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill proposes to provide continuing appropriations for federal agencies through October 31, 2025, to prevent a government shutdown at the start of the new fiscal year. It would maintain most programs at their current funding levels while permanently extending the expanded premium tax credit for health insurance and providing additional resources for Medicaid and federal official security. Furthermore, the legislation would extend various expiring authorities related to veterans, agriculture, and homeland security while limiting the executive branch's ability to withhold certain appropriated funds.

This bill affects federal agencies and employees who rely on annual appropriations to maintain operations, as well as individuals who purchase health insurance through exchanges and utilize the expanded premium tax credit. It also impacts the District of Columbia government, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and federal officials requiring security services. Additionally, the legislation extends programs that serve specific populations including veterans, agricultural producers, and individuals relying on Medicaid and various health care and homeland security authorities.

• Continuing FY2026 Appropriations. Provides temporary funding for federal agencies through October 31, 2025, to prevent a government shutdown. Most programs are funded at FY2025 levels, with specific exceptions for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and security for federal officials.
• Permanent Extension of Premium Tax Credits. Permanently extends provisions that expanded the premium tax credit used to reduce the cost of health insurance purchased through exchanges.
• Medicaid and Health Care Funding Adjustments. Repeals certain health care provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including those that reduced Medicaid funding.
• District of Columbia Budget Authority. Authorizes the District of Columbia to expend local funds according to the rates established in its FY2026 local budget.
• Budgetary Oversight and Withholding Limits. Extends the availability of certain funds currently withheld by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and places limits on the agency's authority to withhold appropriations.
• Extension of Expiring Programs. Extends various authorities and programs scheduled to expire, including those related to veterans, agriculture, homeland security, and health care.

The continuing appropriations for federal agencies take effect at the start of the 2026 fiscal year on October 1, 2025, and remain in effect until October 31, 2025, or the enactment of applicable appropriations acts. The bill also permanently extends the expanded premium tax credit and provides for the extension of various expiring programs and authorities.

This bill extends existing FY2025 funding levels and authorities for federal agencies and programs into FY2026, while permanently extending the expanded premium tax credit for health insurance. It also repeals specific health care and Medicaid funding provisions previously enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and extends various expiring authorities related to veterans, homeland security, and agriculture.

The bill aims to prevent a federal government shutdown by providing continuing appropriations for agencies through October 31, 2025, while permanently extending expanded health insurance premium tax credits and ensuring the continuation of various expiring programs related to healthcare, veterans, and national security.