The House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended version of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, on February 3, 2026. President Trump signed the bill into law later that same day, ending a four-day partial government shutdown.
House Action Summary
  • Vote Result: Passed with a narrow 217–214 margin (Roll Call 53).
  • Action Taken: The House voted on a motion to concur in the Senate amendments, which had been sent back to the House on January 30.
  • Current Status: Signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026.
Key Provisions of H.R. 7148
The legislation serves as a major funding package and includes several high-impact policy changes:
  • Full-Year Funding: Provides final FY2026 appropriations for five major areas: Defense, Labor-HHS-Education, and Transportation-HUD.
  • Medicare Telehealth: Extends critical Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027.
  • PBM Reforms: Implements new transparency and compensation rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), requiring a 100% pass-through of rebates to health plans.
  • Government Reopening: Following the signing, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed all agencies to reopen for normal operations starting February 4, 2026.