U.S. President Signs Bill Extending Federal Funding Through September 2026

The U.S. president signed H.R. 7147, the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, into law on April 30, 2026. The White House released a statement confirming the signing. The act extends funding for federal operations through September 30, 2026.

The legislation affects federal agencies under the Department of Homeland Security and other consolidated programs. It provides appropriations for approximately 1.3 million federal employees across these sectors, based on standard fiscal year allocations.

Funding covers border security, cybersecurity, and disaster response programs.

These programs serve over 50 million individuals annually through initiatives such as FEMA's disaster relief grants, according to program descriptions. Prior to the signing, government funding for fiscal year 2026 faced expiration risks under earlier continuing resolutions.

The previous extension had expired in March 2026. The new law establishes consolidated funding effective immediately upon enactment. It triggers the release of allocated funds to agencies, enabling continued operations without interruption. The act sets deadlines for fiscal year-end reporting by October 1, 2026.

The Office of Management and Budget must apportion the funds within 30 days. Agencies are required to submit detailed spending plans following the apportionment. Congress must now address full-year appropriations bills to replace this temporary measure.

Committee reviews are expected before the September 30, 2026, deadline. The signing follows a series of continuing resolutions for fiscal year 2026. Congress passed H.R. 7147 after negotiations on homeland security priorities, in line with the annual appropriations process under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.