H.R. 7148 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-75, Feb 3, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds federal agencies through early 2026
This is a spending bill that provides money to multiple federal departments and agencies for the rest of fiscal year 2026. It covers defense, labor, health and human services, education, transportation, housing, state department, and several others. The bill also keeps the Department of Homeland Security funded through mid-February 2026 while Congress finishes a separate budget for that agency, and it extends dozens of expiring programs—from flood insurance to cybersecurity initiatives to assistance programs.
How it affects you
This bill affects many people indirectly, since it funds services you may rely on: federal agencies that oversee everything from transportation safety to disaster relief to education support. If you or someone you know receives federal assistance, works for the federal government, or depends on programs like flood insurance, this bill determines whether those services and payments continue. Most Americans won't notice it directly, but the agencies and programs it funds touch many parts of everyday life.
Read the official summary (House agreed to Senate amendment, Feb 3, 2026)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.
Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:
• the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;
• the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
• the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
• the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; and
• the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.
The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include
• the Department of Defense,
• the Department of Labor,
• the Department of Health and Human Services,
• the Department of Education,
• the Department of Transportation,
• the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
• the Department of the Treasury,
• the Executive Office of the President,
• the judiciary,
• the District of Columbia,
• the Department of State and related programs,
• the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs,
• bilateral economic assistance,
• international security assistance,
• multilateral assistance,
• export and investment assistance, and
• several related and independent agencies.
In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.
The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including
• the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
• the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;
• the National Flood Insurance Program;
• the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;
• the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;
• the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;
• several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;
• the technology modernization fund and board;
• the U.S. Parole Commission;
• the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
• several immigration-related programs and authorities;
• the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft;
• certain bankruptcy fees;
• trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
• the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and
• several health care authorities and programs.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7148
AN ACT
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-4) · Introduced Jan 20, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 3, 2026: “Became Public Law No: 119-75.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Feb 3, 2026
Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments Passed 217–214
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 21 | 193 | 0 |
| Republicans | 196 | 21 | 1 |
42 members voted against most of their party: 21 Democrats voted Yes and 21 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.