Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This law provides funding for several federal departments and agencies through the remainder of fiscal year 2026, including the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, and State. It also includes a continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security through February 13, 2026, generally maintaining previous year funding levels. Additionally, the act extends various expiring programs and authorities related to national flood insurance, cybersecurity, immigration, trade preferences, and public health assistance.

This legislation affects multiple federal departments, including the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, State, and Homeland Security. It also impacts specific groups and entities through the extension of programs such as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, the National Flood Insurance Program, and trade preferences for Haiti and sub-Saharan African countries. Additionally, the bill affects the judiciary, the District of Columbia, and participants in specialized programs like the U.S. Grain Standards Act and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program.

• FY2026 Appropriations for Multiple Federal Departments. Provides full-year funding for five of the twelve regular appropriations acts, covering the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, and State.
• Short-term Funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Includes a continuing resolution to fund most Department of Homeland Security programs and activities at fiscal year 2025 levels through February 13, 2026.
• Extension of Expiring Agricultural and Financial Programs. Extends authorities for the U.S. Grain Standards Act and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program.
• Reauthorization of Infrastructure and Safety Programs. Continues the National Flood Insurance Program, the TSA Reimbursable Screening Services Program, and the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
• Extension of Social Welfare and Health Authorities. Provides for the continuation of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and various federal health care programs.
• International Trade and Security Extensions. Extends trade preferences for Haiti and sub-Saharan African countries, along with various cybersecurity authorities and foreign assistance programs.

• H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  Jan 21, 2026 · As posted on the website of the House Committee on Rules on January 20, 2026

The bill provides appropriations for the remainder of fiscal year 2026. Continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security and certain other programs are effective through February 13, 2026, or until the enactment of specific appropriations legislation.

This bill extends various expiring programs and authorities, including the U.S. Grain Standards Act, the National Flood Insurance Program, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It also provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security based on FY2025 funding levels.

The bill provides funding for several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026 and establishes temporary continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the legislation extends the authority for various expiring federal programs and activities across sectors including agriculture, cybersecurity, healthcare, and international trade.