Signal Congressional Bill H.R. 6500 Signed into Law

Summary

The President put his signature on H.R. 6500, formally titled the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for fiscal year 2027. The short-term continuing resolution funds federal agencies for fiscal year 2027 through December 11, 2026, preventing a government shutdown. It serves as a stopgap measure while longer-term appropriations bills continue to be processed. The act also extends authorities for surface transportation and veterans programs. It took effect when the President signed it the day after Congress passed it.