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Congressman Valadao Votes to Continue Funding for Critical Programs

Washington, July 21, 2026 | Paige Ash
Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of a clean, short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded while the House and Senate continue their work on passing full-year appropriations bills.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of a clean, short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded while the House and Senate continue their work on passing full-year appropriations bills.

“Today, I voted in support of a clean, short-term Continuing Resolution to keep the government running while Congress continues working on full-year funding bills,” said Congressman Valadao. “While a CR isn’t the preferred solution, government shutdowns are unproductive, cost billions, and disrupt the services Americans depend on. As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I’m proud we’ve done our job by advancing all twelve Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills, and I stand ready to continue negotiations with my Senate colleagues to get full-year funding bills across the finish line.”

The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027:

  • Funds the government at current levels through December 4, 2026.
  • Allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue providing food assistance to low-income women, infants, and children for the duration of the CR.
  • Continues Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for the National Flood Insurance Program and the Disaster Relief Fund.
  • Authorizes U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to obligate funding for critical wildfire suppression efforts.
  • Provides the Small Business Association (SBA) with the authority to continue small business support programs.
  • Extends authorization of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program

Background:

The House and Senate each must pass 12 full-year appropriations bills before September 30th or a Continuing Resolution (CR) to buy more time to find agreement between the House, Senate, and White House on various funding levels to keep the government open. The House Appropriations Committee passed all 12 bills out of Committee and passed 3 off the House Floor. Congress now has until December 4, 2026 to find agreement on full-year appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2027.

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