The House Appropriations Committee has introduced a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through Dec. 4, in an effort to avoid a potential shutdown due to the Sept. 30 funding deadline. The measure, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, would maintain current funding levels while adding no policy riders or new spending. The House is also preparing full-year fiscal 2027 appropriations bills. House Republicans have approved all 12 bills introduced through the full committee, including bills related to defense, and passed three across the floor. The committee plans to hold a hearing titled “Funding Lapses: Analyzing Shutdown Reform” to explore strategies to prevent future shutdowns.