U.S.
Trump signs stopgap bill funding government through December 11
The law prevents an October 1 shutdown but leaves Congress with another deadline and unfinished full-year appropriations.
Executive summary
- The law: President Donald Trump signed H.R. 6500 on Wednesday, extending federal funding through December 11.[1][2]
- The deadline: The temporary law prevents a funding lapse when current authority expires September 30 and keeps federal agencies operating beyond October 1.[1][2]
- The votes: The House approved the measure 370-48 on Tuesday after the Senate passed it 90-6 in August.[3][4][2]
- What remains: Congress has not completed any of the 12 full-year spending bills for fiscal 2027, leaving another funding deadline after the November election.[5]
President Donald Trump signed a short-term spending bill Wednesday that keeps federal agencies funded through December 11 and prevents an October 1 government shutdown. The White House announced the signing of H.R. 6500, and Reuters independently reported that the measure had become law.[1][2]
The House approved the measure 370-48 on Tuesday after the Senate passed the same legislation 90-6 in August. The bipartisan votes completed Congress's work on the temporary extension before Trump signed it one day later.[3][4][2]
The law generally maintains current funding levels after the fiscal year ends September 30 while lawmakers continue negotiations over full-year appropriations. The White House said it also extends authorities for programs including surface transportation and veterans programs.[1][6]
The temporary extension moves the immediate funding fight beyond the November midterm election but does not settle the fiscal 2027 budget. Congress has not finished any of the 12 annual spending bills that fund programs including defense, housing, energy, federal law enforcement and homeland security, Reuters reported.[2]
The signing removes the near-term shutdown threat rather than resolving the underlying spending disputes. Agencies will continue operating under temporary authority through December 11 or until Congress completes the relevant full-year appropriations, leaving lawmakers with another must-pass deadline late in the year.[1][2][6]