President Trump signed the Senate-amended Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (enacting H.R. 7148), a roughly $1.2 trillion funding package that funds most federal agencies through Sept. 30, 2026, while providing a short-term (two‑week) continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security.
The package funds five full-year FY2026 appropriations bills (covering most federal agencies) through Sept. 30, 2026; maintains programs like NIH, Pell Grants, and election-security grants; includes a military pay raise and air‑safety investments; cuts many international-aid accounts; and leaves DHS on a two‑week stopgap (funded through Feb. 13) to force further negotiations on immigration/ICE policy.
The consolidated appropriations bill (H.R. 7148) was the product of House and Senate action; the House leadership said it repassed the Senate-amended H.R. 7148 — the underlying measures were originated as multiple appropriations bills in the House (e.g., H.R. 7147 for Homeland Security) and combined under H.R. 7148. Primary sponsors include appropriations committee leaders in both chambers rather than a single authoring member.
Most provisions take effect on enactment (the date the president signs the law); full-year appropriations apply through Sept. 30, 2026. For DHS, the two‑week continuing resolution funds the department only through Feb. 13, 2026, after which Congress must pass further DHS funding or face a DHS funding lapse; implementation follows standard appropriations procedures through agencies and OMB guidance.
Yes — the White House posted video of the signing and news organizations published readouts; the White House video is at the White House YouTube channel. For an official textual readout or transcript, check the White House website and the White House press office (no full text transcript was included in the supplied article excerpt).
Reports and official posts indicate attendees included President Trump, House and Senate Republican leaders (including Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate leaders who negotiated the deal), some lawmakers from both parties who pushed the vote, and administration officials; exact attendee list (named witnesses) is typically in the White House photo caption or press release from the signing event.
Yes. Political leaders and stakeholders reacted immediately: Democrats criticized the short DHS extension and pressed for ICE restrictions; some conservative Republicans objected to omitted priorities (like voter‑ID measures). Media outlets quoted House GOP leaders celebrating the deal and Democrats warning of another DHS fight; detailed statements are in news coverage and press releases from party offices.