House Passes Continuing Resolution, Funding Government Through December 11
By Maria Carrasco, NASFAA Staff Reporter
The House on Tuesday cleared the Senate’s continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through December 11 by a vote of 370-48. Enactment of this bill would extend the spending deadline for fiscal year (FY) 2027 and prevent a government shutdown at the beginning of October.
Prior to the summer recess, Congress was facing a September 30 deadline to continue funding the government for FY 2027. With the passage of this resolution and President Donald Trump’s expected signature, the government will be funded through the midterm elections.
The Senate’s CR contains a few additional budget-related provisions, including language that would temporarily prohibit the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from finalizing a rule revising the process for awarding, administering, and terminating federal grants. The Senate passed this continuing resolution in July by a vote of 90-6.
Earlier this year, both the House and the White House proposed FY 2027 budgets that would make funding cuts to the federal student aid programs. However, this CR keeps the funding levels for student aid programs consistent with FY 2026.
Stay tuned to Today’s News for more updates on the appropriations process.
Publication Date: 9/3/2026
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