House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Bill Funding Government Through December 4
Rep. Tom Cole's bill freezes most agencies at 2026 funding levels while carving out more money for WIC, disaster relief and Indian health.
- H.R. 9770 passed 220-205 on July 21, 2026, roll call vote 272.
- Sponsor Tom Cole (R-OK) wrote a stopgap freezing most agencies at FY2026 funding levels.
- The bill extends flood insurance, freezes lawmakers' pay raises, and carves out disaster relief funds.
Why it matters: Congress did not decide a budget; it rented six more weeks against the same December deadline.
H.R. 9770 Bill Status (govinfo.gov, Congress.gov data), Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 ↗ · Jul 22, 20267/22/26