Continuing Resolution

Status: Government funded through December 11, 2026

Congress has temporarily resolved the immediate FY27 funding deadline. The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 was signed into law on September 2, providing federal agencies with stopgap funding through December 11, 2026 while Congress continues work on full-year appropriations.

The CR largely continues existing funding levels and activities rather than providing agencies with their full FY27 budget authority. For government technology companies, that means existing contracts, mature programs and initiatives supported by prior-year funding remain better positioned, while new starts, major program expansions and activities dependent on FY27-specific increases may move more slowly until full-year appropriations are enacted.

What to Watch: December 11 is now the next major funding deadline. Congress will need to enact full-year appropriations, pass another extension, or pursue a combination of the two.

Last updated September 25, 2026