Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
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Overview
This bill, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, provides temporary funding for various federal agencies, including Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services. It extends several expiring programs and authorities, such as public health programs, Medicare, and Medicaid, and includes additional funding for security measures for federal officials. The bill also addresses specific issues related to the Grain Standards Act, Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration.
Key provisions
- Provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.
- Extends various expiring programs and authorities, including public health, Medicare, Medicaid, and the U.S. Grain Standards Act.
- Authorizes additional funding for security measures for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials.
- Extends the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and modifies DSH allotments for Tennessee.
- Provides funding for the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments.
- Includes provisions to address issues related to telehealth services and testing procedures for OTC drugs.
- Extends funding for specific programs within the Department of Health and Human Services, such as family-to-family health information centers.
- Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at rates included in its FY2026 local budget.
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