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S 2882: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, permanently extends the expanded premium tax credit for purchasing health insurance, provides additional funding for Medicaid and security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of October 31, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR provides additional funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and security for federal officials.

In addition, the CR

permanently extends provisions that expanded the premium tax credit, which generally reduces premiums for health insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange;
repeals health care provisions that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including provisions that reduced Medicaid funding;
authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget;
extends the availability of certain funds that are being withheld by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); and
limits the authority of OMB to withhold appropriations.

Finally, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs related to health care, veterans, homeland security, and agriculture.

Sponsors

Patty Murray (D) WA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative Conference of the U.S., Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Adult education and literacy, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, ASEAN countries

HR 5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, permanently extends the expanded premium tax credit for purchasing health insurance, provides additional funding for Medicaid and security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of October 31, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR provides additional funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and security for federal officials.

In addition, the CR

permanently extends provisions that expanded the premium tax credit, which generally reduces premiums for health insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange;
repeals health care provisions that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including provisions that reduced Medicaid funding;
authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget;
extends the availability of certain funds that are being withheld by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); and
limits the authority of OMB to withhold appropriations.

Finally, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs related to health care, veterans, homeland security, and agriculture.

Sponsors

Rosa DeLauro (D) CT

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative Conference of the U.S., Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Adult education and literacy, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, ASEAN countries

HR 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs.

For example, the CR provides additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials. It also authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;
various programs and authorities related to veterans;
the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
the Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;
several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;
authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;
the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and
the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Sponsors

Tom Cole (R) OK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural practices and innovations, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit

HR 5284: Claiming Age Clarity Act

Sponsors

Lloyd Smucker (R) PA

Cosponsors

Donald Beyer (D) VA, Aaron Bean (R) FL, Thomas Suozzi (D) NY

Introduced on
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Aging, Social Security Administration, Social security and elderly assistance

HR 4262: To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Janice Schakowsky (D) IL

Cosponsors

Kevin Mullin (D) CA

Introduced on
Monday, June 30th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Child health, Dental care, Education of the disadvantaged, Education programs funding, Government lending and loan guarantees, Health personnel, Health programs administration and funding, Higher education, Medical education, Student aid and college costs

SRES 300: A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” and the month of June 2025 as “Elder Abuse Awareness Month”.

Sponsors

Chuck Grassley (R) IA

Cosponsors

Richard Blumenthal (D) CT

Introduced on
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Crime prevention, Crime victims, Emergency medical services and trauma care, Health facilities and institutions, Health personnel, Health promotion and preventive care, Infectious and parasitic diseases, Judges, Law enforcement officers, Lawyers and legal services, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, State and local government operations

HR 3183: SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025

Supporting Access to Falls Education and prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety initiatives for Veterans Act of 2025 or the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025

This bill addresses certain mobility and aging care and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

First, the bill requires the establishment and operation of the Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for purposes of providing, evaluating, and improving VA health care services related to falls prevention.

Among other duties, the office must oversee and support a national education campaign for veterans, their families, and health care providers that focuses on reducing falls and increases awareness of available benefits or services provided by the VA to reduce falls.

The bill also expands membership of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities by including the VA.

The VA must issue or update directives of the VHA for facilities and providers relating to safe patient handling and mobility policies.

Additionally, the VA must determine the feasibility and advisability of implementing a pilot program to provide home improvements and structural alterations to prevent falls for veterans who are eligible for such services under VA laws.

Finally, the bill requires the VA to ensure certain veterans receive a falls risk assessment from a licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist.

Sponsors

Nikki Budzinski (D) IL

Cosponsors

Lois Frankel (D) FL, Jennifer Kiggans (R) VA, Jack Bergman (R) MI, Gus Bilirakis (R) FL

Introduced on
Monday, May 5th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Congressional oversight, Department of Veterans Affairs, Executive agency funding and structure, Health personnel, Health promotion and preventive care, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Medical research, Veterans' medical care

S 1504: Claiming Age Clarity Act

Sponsors

Bill Cassidy (R) LA

Cosponsors

Christopher Coons (D) DE, Susan Collins (R) ME, Timothy Kaine (D) VA

Introduced on
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Aging, Social Security Administration, Social security and elderly assistance

HR 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2025. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2025 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on March 14, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2024 levels. It also includes several additional provisions that increase or decrease funding for various programs compared to FY2024 levels.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;
the National Flood Insurance Program;
authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program;
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity Protection System;
authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take certain actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;
the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;
several immigration-related programs and authorities;
the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
the authorization for the U.S. Parole Commission; and
the Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program.

Sponsors

Tom Cole (R) OK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Monday, March 10th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural research, Agricultural trade, Air quality, Alabama, Animal and plant health, Appropriations, Architect of the Capitol, Arms control and nonproliferation, Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, Building construction, Child health, Coast guard, Commodities markets, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional officers and employees, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Defense spending

SRES 118: A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as “National Slam the Scam Day” to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.

This resolution designates March 6, 2025, as National Slam the Scam Day to

raise awareness and amplify the messaging about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees,
encourage policies and programs to prevent such scams,
recognize those who work to prevent such scams, and
encourage the public to report and share information about such scams.

Sponsors

Rick Scott (R) FL

Cosponsors

Mark Kelly (D) AZ, Kirsten Gillibrand (D) NY, Susan Collins (R) ME, Ashley Moody (R) FL, Richard Blumenthal (D) CT, Mike Rounds (R) SD

Introduced on
Thursday, March 6th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Consumer affairs, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Government studies and investigations, Social security and elderly assistance, Tax administration and collection, taxpayers, Telephone and wireless communication

HR 1654: CUTS Act

Sponsors

Aaron Bean (R) FL

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Adult day care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Africa, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural trade, Air quality, Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Alcoholic beverages, Alternative and renewable resources

HR 1667: Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of acupuncturist services, including those provided by a physician (as authorized under state law).

Sponsors

Judy Chu (D) CA

Cosponsors

Brian Fitzpatrick (R) PA

Introduced on
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Alternative treatments, Health care costs and insurance, Health care coverage and access, Medicare

HR 1683: Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

Sponsors

Michelle Fischbach (R) MN

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Aging, Congressional oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Employee hiring, Health care coverage and access, Health personnel, Intergovernmental relations, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, Rural conditions and development, State and local government operations

HR 1703: Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish specific billing codes under Medicare for certain materials used in ultralightweight manual wheelchairs.

Specifically, the CMS must establish at least two billing codes for the base of the wheelchair, with at least one code for a base with titanium or carbon fiber construction material and at least one code for a base without these materials. Suppliers receive the same payment under Medicare for these wheelchairs as would otherwise apply, but may bill beneficiaries for any difference between the payment and the actual charge for the wheelchair. The CMS may require suppliers to inform beneficiaries of their potential financial liability in these cases.

Sponsors

John Joyce (R) PA

Cosponsors

Vern Buchanan (R) FL

Introduced on
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Disability and paralysis, Health care costs and insurance, Health technology, devices, supplies, Medicare

S 750: Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

This bill prohibits administration, implementation, or enforcement of the rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on May 10, 2024.

Specifically, the bill prohibits administration, implementation, or enforcement of provisions that, among other changes, (1) establish minimum staffing standards for nurses in Medicare and Medicaid long-term care facilities, including requiring a nurse to be onsite 24/7 and requiring a minimum of 3.48 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day; and (2) require state Medicaid programs to report on payments to direct care workers and support staff of nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Also, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an Advisory Panel on the Nursing Home Workforce. The panel must report annually to Congress, including on workforce shortages and barriers to accessing nursing homes in rural and underserved areas.

Sponsors

Deb Fischer (R) NE

Cosponsors

James Lankford (R) OK

Introduced on
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Aging, Congressional oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Employee hiring, Health care coverage and access, Health personnel, Intergovernmental relations, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, Rural conditions and development, State and local government operations

HR 1469: Senior Security Act of 2025

National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2025 or the Senior Security Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission. The taskforce must report on topics relating to investors over the age of 65, including industry trends and serious issues impacting such investors, and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions to address problems encountered by senior investors.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the financial exploitation of senior citizens.

Sponsors

Josh Gottheimer (D) NJ

Cosponsors

Ann Wagner (R) MO

Introduced on
Friday, February 21st, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Congressional oversight, Financial literacy, Financial services and investments, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Government studies and investigations

S 668: SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025

Supporting Access to Falls Education and Prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety Initiatives for Veterans Act of 2025 or the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025

This bill addresses certain mobility and aging care and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

First, the bill requires the establishment and operation of the Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for purposes of providing, evaluating, and improving VA health care services related to falls prevention.

Among other duties, the office must oversee and support a national education campaign for veterans, their families, and health care providers that focuses on reducing falls and increases awareness of available benefits or services provided by the VA to reduce falls.

The bill also expands membership of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities by including the VA.

The VA must issue or update directives of the VHA for facilities and providers relating to safe patient handling and mobility policies.

Additionally, the VA must determine the feasibility and advisability of implementing a pilot program to provide home improvements and structural alterations to prevent falls for veterans who are eligible for such services under VA laws.

Finally, the bill requires the VA to ensure certain veterans receive a falls risk assessment from a licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist.

Sponsors

Angus King (I) ME

Cosponsors

Mike Rounds (R) SD

Introduced on
Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Congressional oversight, Department of Veterans Affairs, Executive agency funding and structure, Health personnel, Health promotion and preventive care, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Medical research, Veterans' medical care

HR 1171: SAFE Act

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or the SAFE Act

This bill incorporates risk assessments and prevention services for falls into annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams under Medicare, as well as associated services provided by physical therapists and occupational therapists.

Sponsors

Carol Miller (R) WV

Cosponsors

Melanie Stansbury (D) NM

Introduced on
Monday, February 10th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Congressional oversight, Health promotion and preventive care, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Medicare

S 473: SENIOR Act

Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief Act or the SENIOR Act

This bill expands the scope of authorized Administration on Aging (AOA) grants to include services addressing loneliness in older individuals (i.e., aged 60 or older), and requires a report evaluating whether certain federal programs are adequately addressing this topic.

Under current law, the AOA provides grants to states for disease prevention and health promotion services for older individuals, including services addressing the negative health effects of social isolation. The bill expands the scope of the services eligible for these grants to include services addressing the negative health effects of loneliness.

Also, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report (1) evaluating whether its programs for older individuals are adequately addressing loneliness, and (2) recommending measures for reducing the negative health effects of loneliness and fostering multigenerational family connections.

Sponsors

Rick Scott (R) FL

Cosponsors

Tina Smith (D) MN, Raphael Warnock (D) GA

Introduced on
Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Subjects
Aging, Community life and organization, Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Health promotion and preventive care, Mental health