1. Summary
Congress continues to work toward resolving the full slate of FY2026 appropriations, with several bills currently stalled on the Senate Legislative Calendar following a volatile funding cycle. While some agencies are operating under short-term extensions, major funding measures for Defense and Energy remain under active consideration or awaiting floor action.
2. Bill Status Entries
📌 H.R. 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-37
Last Action: Nov. 12, 2025 — Signed by President
Next Step: Monitor implementation of funding through fiscal year end.
Source: Congress.gov - H.R. 5371
📌 H.R. 4016 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure
Last Action: Dec. 08, 2025 — Motion to proceed made in Senate (CR S8522)
Next Step: Floor debate and potential amendment process in the Senate.
Source: Congress.gov - H.R. 4016
📌 H.R. 3944 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: House requests a conference
Last Action: Sept. 18, 2025 — Senate message on House action received
Next Step: Appointment of conferees to resolve differences between House and Senate versions.
Source: Congress.gov - H.R. 3944
📌 S. 2256 — Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 112)
Last Action: July 10, 2025 — Reported by Committee on Appropriations (Report No. 119-37)
Next Step: Awaiting a motion to proceed to floor consideration.
Source: Congress.gov - S. 2256
📌 S. 2257 — Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 113)
Last Action: July 10, 2025 — Reported by Committee on Appropriations (Report No. 119-38)
Next Step: Awaiting a motion to proceed to floor consideration.
Source: Congress.gov - S. 2257
📌 S. 2354 — Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 122)
Last Action: July 17, 2025 — Reported by Committee on Appropriations (Report No. 119-44)
Next Step: Awaiting a motion to proceed to floor consideration.
Source: Congress.gov - S. 2354
📌 H.R. 4553 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 156)
Last Action: Sept. 10, 2025 — Read the second time in the Senate
Next Step: Awaiting scheduling for Senate floor debate.
Source: Congress.gov - H.R. 4553
📌 S. 2431 — Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 124)
Last Action: July 24, 2025 — Reported by Committee on Appropriations (Report No. 119-46)
Next Step: Awaiting Senate floor action.
Source: Congress.gov - S. 2431
📌 S. 2572 — Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 137)
Last Action: July 31, 2025 — Reported by Committee on Appropriations
Next Step: Awaiting a motion to proceed; currently involved in ongoing border funding negotiations.
Source: Congress.gov - S. 2572
NOTEWORTHY MEASURES (SHUTDOWN PREVENTION & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS)
H.R. 1968 — Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: While for the previous fiscal year, this measure established a precedent for preventing lapses by extending funding for multiple divisions until September 30, 2025.
S. 2342 — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Provides necessary authorizations for intelligence activities to maintain essential operations during potential funding gaps.
S. Res. 671 — Prohibition on Official Travel During Shutdowns: Introduced April 15, 2026, this resolution seeks to prohibit Senators from using official funds for travel during a lapse in appropriations, aiming to incentivize timely passage of funding bills.
4. Closing
Leadership may prioritize the Defense and Energy bills in the coming weeks to reduce the need for further short-term continuing resolutions. These measures collectively represent a significant portion of annual federal discretionary spending.
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