House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill to Avoid a Pre-Election Shutdown

The House overwhelmingly approved a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through December 11, averting a potential shutdown when FY 2026 ends on September 30. The measure, which previously passed the Senate, maintains current funding for federal education programs, including the Pell Grant, while Congress continues negotiations over final FY 2027 appropriations. The CR would also temporarily block implementation of a proposed Office of Management and Budget rule that would give federal agencies greater discretion to withhold or terminate grants.