Five More Full-Year Funding Bills Now Law
Congress this week approved five full-year appropriations bills, ending the recent short partial government shutdown and funding most federal agencies through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026. The package funds key departments, including Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and restores stability for federal programs and employees after the lapse in funding. The Senate amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, was signed into law by the President on February 3, officially reopening affected agencies and bringing federal operations back online. The measure reflects bipartisan negotiation to avoid prolonged disruption and gives agencies clarity on their budgets for the year ahead. With enactment complete, the focus now turns to finalizing funding for the Department of Homeland Security.