Trump Signs Short-Term Spending Bill for FY 2027
By Hugh T. Ferguson, NASFAA Managing Editor
President Donald Trump recently signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through December 11 at fiscal year (FY) 2026 levels, offering Congress additional time to work through spending negotiations for FY 2027 and prevent a government shutdown at the beginning of October.
Publication Date: 9/8/2026
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