Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Bill Number: H.R. 7148
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance
Status: Became Law
Became Law: Public Law 119-75
Latest Action: 2026-02-03: Became Public Law No: 119-75.
Last Updated: 2026-07-04T04:09:19Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This Act, titled the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), provides funding for federal government operations through September 30, 2026 (fiscal year 2026). It includes appropriations for defense, labor, health, education, transportation, housing, Treasury, judiciary, District of Columbia, and foreign affairs, plus extenders, rescissions, and general provisions to avoid government shutdowns and support key programs.

Key Provisions

The bill is structured into multiple divisions with detailed funding allocations:

Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Military Personnel (Title I): Funds pay and allowances for active duty, reserves, and National Guard across Army ($54.5B), Navy ($40.5B), Marines ($17B), Air Force ($38.8B), Space Force ($1.5B), and reserves/Guard (~$28B total).
Operation and Maintenance (Title II): ~$219B for Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and defense-wide activities, including emergencies, Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund ($343M), and environmental restoration.
Procurement (Title III): ~$138B for aircraft, missiles, ships, ammunition, and vehicles (e.g., Navy shipbuilding $27B).
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (Title IV): ~$146B across services.
Other Programs (Titles V-VIII): Defense Health ($41.8B), drug interdiction ($1.1B), and general provisions limiting fund use.

Division B: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Act, 2026

Labor: Workforce training ($4B), Job Corps ($1.8B), unemployment benefits/operations (~$4B).
HHS: Health centers, workforce ($1.4B), maternal/child health ($1.2B), Ryan White HIV/AIDS ($2.6B).
Education: Disadvantaged students ($19.1B), special ed ($15.5B), Pell Grants ($24.6B max $6,335 award).

Division D: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026

DOT: FAA operations ($13.7B), highways ($62.7B obligation limit), transit ($14.6B).
HUD: Tenant-based rental aid ($34.4B), public housing ($8.3B), community dev ($7B).

Division E: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026

Treasury: IRS enforcement ($5B), taxpayer services ($3B).
Judiciary: Salaries/expenses (~$6.1B).
GSA: Federal buildings ($9.7B).
SBA: Small business loans/programs ($330M entrepreneurial dev).

Division F: National Security, State, Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

State: Diplomatic programs ($9.4B), global health ($3.5B + $5.9B HIV/AIDS).
Foreign Aid: Humanitarian ($5.4B), military financing ($6.2B).
Multilateral: ~$2.5B for int'l orgs/banks.

Divisions G-J: Other matters, continuing appropriations, extenders (e.g., Medicaid/CHIP provisions), health care extenders.

General Provisions: Across divisions, include transfer authorities (e.g., 1-5% between accounts), prohibitions (e.g., no abortions, gun control advocacy), notifications.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Rescissions: ~$5B+ from prior DoD/foreign aid (e.g., shipbuilding, R&D).
Extenders: Medicaid DSH adjustments, Medicare low-volume hospitals, telehealth flexibilities to 2027-2028; CHIP, diabetes programs.
New/Modified: DoD acquisition reforms, HUD tenant protections; IRS student aid admin; foreign aid restrictions (e.g., no UNRWA funding).
Offsets: User fees, trust funds reduce general fund needs.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Sustains operations; DoD ~$850B total boosts readiness/procurement; HHS/Ed ~$200B+ supports health/education; DOT/HUD ~$100B+ for infrastructure/housing.
Citizens: Continues benefits (e.g., Medicaid for 80M+, Pell Grants for students, housing vouchers); impacts veterans, low-income families via health/education funding.
International Relations: $10B+ foreign aid prioritizes security (e.g., Israel $3.3B FMF, Ukraine/Europe), counters China/Russia; humanitarian aid ~$5B amid crises.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Federal Agencies: DoD, HHS, Ed, DOT, HUD, State, Treasury (funding/staffing).
Military/Defense Contractors: Procurement/reserves.
States/Local Govs: Grants for highways, Medicaid, education.
Citizens: Low-income (housing/health), students, veterans, military families.
Foreign Entities: Allies (Israel, Jordan), int'l orgs (UN, IMF); restrictions on adversaries (Iran, Russia, China).

Notable Legal/Constitutional/Political Implications

Constitutional: Upholds 1st Amendment (no gun control advocacy); limits foreign aid to avoid terrorism support.
Legal: Extends waivers (e.g., telehealth, orphan drugs); rescinds funds per Impoundment Control Act compliance.
Political: Neutral FY2026 funding amid debt ceiling/debt limit debates; continues extenders to prevent lapses (e.g., Medicare sequestration paused); mandates reports/transparency (e.g., reprogramming, audits). No major new entitlements; focuses continuity/stability.

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Sponsor

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

Recent Actions

2026-02-03: Became Public Law No: 119-75.
2026-02-03: Became Public Law No: 119-75.
2026-02-03: Signed by President.
2026-02-03: Signed by President.
2026-02-03: Presented to President.
2026-02-03: Presented to President.
2026-02-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-02-03: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53). (Roll call 53)
2026-02-03: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53). (Roll call 53)
2026-02-03: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-02-03: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.
2026-02-03: Mr. Cole moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments (consideration: CR H1960-1967)
2026-02-03: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, Mr. Cole called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.
2026-01-30: Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20. (Roll call 20)
2026-01-30: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20. (Roll call 20)

Bill Versions

An Act making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-01-30 — PDF (4 pages)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-01-22 — PDF (1540 pages)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-02-04 — PDF (567 pages)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-01-20 — PDF (954 pages)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-01-26 — PDF (1540 pages)