H.R. 7148 would keep many federal agencies funded through September 30, 2026. It funds defense, health, education, housing, transportation, and other programs, while adding spending rules and taking back some unused older funds.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 is a Senate bill signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-75.
Latest action on H.R. 7148: Became Public Law No: 119-75.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people, agencies, and local groups that rely on federal money. It could shape military operations, health programs, schools, housing aid, transportation projects, and grants in states, cities, tribes, and nonprofits. It also affects federal agencies by setting detailed rules for spending, reporting, staffing, travel, and moving money between programs.
Why this matters: The bill matters because federal programs work very differently with full-year funding than with short-term stopgap bills. Agencies can plan contracts, grants, staffing, and services with more certainty. At the same time, the bill locks in many spending choices and policy rules at once. That can make it harder for Congress and the public to debate each agency or program separately.
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Officially: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
H.R. 7148 would keep many federal agencies funded through September 30, 2026. It funds defense, health, education, housing, transportation, and other programs, while adding spending rules and taking back some unused older funds.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR7148. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Signed into law
This bill is now law. You can still tell your representatives how you feel about their vote.
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This bill is now law — but your representatives still need to know where their constituents stand, especially when similar issues come up next.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
Latest: Became Public Law No: 119-75. (2/3/2026)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it does, where it is in the process (became law), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR7148, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.
