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H.R. 7148Became law

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced: Jan 20, 2026

Latest action date: Feb 3, 2026

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Recorded roll calls
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Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.

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What this bill does

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. 

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Committee activity

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Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

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S.Amdt. 4290senateNot agreed toJan 30, 2026

To rescind certain amounts appropriated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and certain changes to Medicaid.

Latest action: Amendment SA 4290, under the order of 1/30/2026, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 18.

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S.Amdt. 4287senateStatus unavailableJan 30, 2026

To prevent the deferral or rescission of appropriations within 90 days of their expiration.

Latest action: Amendment SA 4287 ruled out of order by the chair.

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S.Amdt. 4286senateAgreed toJan 30, 2026

To eliminate funding for the United States African Development Foundation.

Latest action: Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 42. Record Vote Number: 17.

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S.Amdt. 4273senateAgreed toJan 30, 2026

To provide continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.

Latest action: Amendment SA 4273 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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S.Amdt. 4272senateNot agreed toJan 30, 2026

To eliminate funding for refugee and entrant assistance.

Latest action: Amendment SA 4272 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 32 - 67. Record Vote Number: 14.

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S.Amdt. 4241senateNot agreed toJan 30, 2026

To eliminate National Endowment for Democracy funding.

Latest action: Amendment SA 4241 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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S.Amdt. 4236senateAgreed toJan 30, 2026

To strike all earmarks.

Latest action: Motion to table amendment SA 4236 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 33. Record Vote Number: 15.

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S.Amdt. 4234senateAgreed toJan 30, 2026

To strike the earmark for the Community and Training Center by the New Immigrant Community Empowerment.

Latest action: Motion to table amendment SA 4234 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 42. Record Vote Number: 16.

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H.Amdt. 159houseAgreed toJan 22, 2026

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the amendment printed in Part A of House Report 119-462 is considered adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A003) Agreed to without objection.

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H.Amdt. 156houseNot agreed toJan 22, 2026

Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds for certain community funding projects.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 119-462 to prohibit the use of funds for certain community funding projects.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Norman amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 136 - 291 (Roll no. 44).

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H.Amdt. 155houseNot agreed toJan 22, 2026

Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to implement section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including any requirements enabling or supporting vehicle "kill switch" technology, and to prohibit federal spending for the execution or enforcement of such authorities.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 119-462 to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to implement section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including any requirements enabling or supporting vehicle "kill switch" technology, and to block federal spending for the execution or enforcement of such authorities.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Massie amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 268 (Roll no. 43).

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Action timeline

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  2. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).

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  3. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  4. 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.

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  5. Mr. Cole moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments (consideration: CR H1960-1967)

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  6. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, Mr. Cole called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.

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  7. 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).

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  8. Became Public Law No: 119-75.

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  9. Became Public Law No: 119-75.

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  10. Signed by President.

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  11. Signed by President.

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  12. Presented to President.

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  13. Presented to President.

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  14. 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.

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  15. 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.

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  16. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7148 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) rendered moot in Senate.

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  17. Cloture motion on the motion to proceed rendered moot in Senate.

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  18. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S411-416)

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  19. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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  20. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S401)

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  21. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) entered in Senate.

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  22. Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 13. (CR S361)

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  23. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S357)

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  24. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S301)

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  25. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S281)

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  26. Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S287)

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  27. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.

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  28. Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 15, 2026).

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  29. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  30. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)

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  31. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)

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  32. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  33. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7148.

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  34. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

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  35. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330-1333)

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  36. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7148 as unfinished business.

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  37. On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

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  38. Mr. Cole moved that the committee rise.

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  39. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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  40. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2.

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  41. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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  42. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1.

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  43. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7148.

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  44. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mary E. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

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  45. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1014 and Rule XVIII.

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  46. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.

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  47. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1185-1299)

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  48. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.

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  49. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  50. Introduced in House

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  51. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)Jan 30, 2026Senate · Roll call 20

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148

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29 Nay71 Yea
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Markwayne MullinYea
Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)Jan 30, 2026Senate · Roll call 15

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4236 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)

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67 Yea33 Nay
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Markwayne MullinYea
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)Jan 30, 2026Senate · Roll call 16

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)

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58 Yea42 Nay
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Markwayne MullinNay
Amendment Rejected (32-67)Jan 30, 2026Senate · Roll call 14

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)

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67 Nay32 Yea1 Not Voting
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Bill CassidyNot Voting
Markwayne MullinNay
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)Jan 30, 2026Senate · Roll call 17

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4286 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)

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58 Yea42 Nay
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Markwayne MullinNay
Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)Jan 30, 2026Senate · Roll call 18

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)

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49 Yea51 Nay
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Markwayne MullinNay
Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)Jan 30, 2026Senate · Roll call 19

On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)

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47 Yea52 Nay1 Not Voting
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Bill HagertyNot Voting
Markwayne MullinNay
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)Jan 29, 2026Senate · Roll call 13

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7148

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55 Nay45 Yea
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Markwayne MullinYea

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