Congress uses continuing resolutions when it fails to pass all appropriations bills?

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True. Congress uses continuing resolutions (CRs) when it fails to pass all 12 annual appropriations bills by the October 1 start of the fiscal year. A CR maintains funding at prior-year levels for specified agencies and time periods. For FY2026, Congress passed a CR on November 12, 2025 (P.L. 119-37) funding most agencies through January 30, 2026 after completing only three bills. CRs allow government to operate but create inefficiencies because agencies cannot start new programs, adjust to changed circumstances, or execute long-term contracts. They represent a failure of the regular appropriations process.

Congress uses continuing resolutions when it fails to pass all appropriations bills?

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