Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (PL 119-37)

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Public Law 119-37 ended the October 2025 federal government shutdown by providing FY2026 continuing appropriations through January 30, 2026 for most federal agencies while enacting full-year FY2026 appropriations for Agriculture-FDA, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs. For healthcare, the law locks in full-year funding for VA medical care accounts (including the Veterans Community Care Program and survivor-related benefits administration) and for FDA salaries and expenses, while leaving HHS/CDC/CMS/NIH and Indian Health Service on a short-term CR pending further action. Status: enacted.

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