Congress·Introduced·S. 2882

Senate Proposes Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 to Avert Government Shutdown Through October

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Also known as: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✗ Senate

47–53

House

President

Law

Key Points

This bill provides temporary money to keep the federal government running at its current spending levels until October 31, 2025. This prevents a government shutdown while lawmakers work on a long-term budget for the next year.
From policy text
“appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) The enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this Act. (2) The enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026 without any provision for such project or activity. (3) October 31, 2025.”
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It extends funding for community health centers, diabetes research, and telehealth services that allow people to see doctors over the phone or computer. It also makes permanent a tax credit that helps middle-income families afford health insurance through the federal marketplace.
From policy text
“Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``but does not exceed 400 percent''.”
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Several programs for veterans are kept active through the end of October, including suicide prevention grants, support for homeless veterans, and transportation to medical facilities. It also ensures veterans with disabilities continue to receive nursing home care.
From policy text
“Section 1710A(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``October 31, 2025''.”
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The bill includes extra money for security, including $28 million to protect the homes of Supreme Court Justices and over $150 million to improve safety for members of Congress and federal courthouses.
From policy text
“For an additional amount for ``The Judiciary--Supreme Court of the United States--Salaries and Expenses'', $28,000,000 to remain available until expended for protection of the residences of the Supreme Court Justices”
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It sets a specific funding level of $8.2 billion for the WIC program, which helps low-income women and children get healthy food, and provides nearly $500 million for public broadcasting.
From policy text
“Notwithstanding section 101, amounts are provided for ``Domestic Food Programs--Food and Nutrition Service--Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)'' at a rate for operations of $8,200,000,000.”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

StateScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

24 milestones34 actions

Oct 9, 2025Senate

Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.

Oct 9, 2025Senate

Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 557.

Oct 8, 2025Senate

Upon reconsideration, the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 550.

Oct 8, 2025Senate

Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 544) in Senate by Voice Vote.

Oct 8, 2025Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 544) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

2025-10-31

Government funding continues at FY2025 levels through October 31, 2025

If passed, federal agencies keep operating, employees keep getting paid, and government services continue without interruption for one month while Congress works on full-year funding. If not passed before October 1, a government shutdown would begin.

2026-01-01

Enhanced ACA premium tax credits become permanent starting for tax year 2026

If enacted, millions of marketplace health insurance enrollees would permanently keep their lower premiums, and people earning above 400% of the poverty line would continue to qualify for subsidies. Without this, premiums would spike for many families in 2026.

2025-10-31

Health, veterans, and other program extensions expire

The one-month extensions for community health centers, telehealth, diabetes programs, veterans services, and dozens of other programs all expire October 31, 2025, requiring Congress to act again or let these programs lapse.

Vote Results

7 votes

SenateBill DefeatedPassageSep 19, 2025

On Passage of the Bill

Democrat

45 – 0

Republican

0 – 45 · 8

Independent

2 – 0

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SenateBill DefeatedPassageSep 30, 2025

On Passage of the Bill

Democrat

45 – 0

Republican

0 – 53

Independent

2 – 0

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SenateFailedClotureOct 1, 2025

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Democrat

45 – 0

Republican

0 – 53

Independent

2 – 0

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Related News

3 articles

The Hill·6 months ago

House Republicans pass stopgap bill as shutdown looms, but Senate path is blocked

While the House passed a GOP-backed funding bill, Senate Democrats introduced the 'Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026.' Their proposal includes critical health extenders for community health centers and a permanent fix for expiring health insurance subsidies.

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Politico·6 months ago

Shutdown Showdown: Democrats push for ACA subsidies in funding bill

Senate Democrats are centering their shutdown strategy on the 'Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026,' a bill that would not only keep the government open until Halloween but also permanently extend the enhanced tax credits that have lowered health care premiums.

The Hill·4 months ago

What's in the Senate deal to reopen government?

After a 42-day shutdown, the Senate has advanced a deal that incorporates elements of previous proposals. While it omits the permanent ACA tax credits sought in the earlier 'Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act,' it secures funding for veterans and health programs.

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Related Bills

1 bill

H.R. 5450Identical bill

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Sep 18 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Bill NumberS 2882

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionMotion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.

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