Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Reopen the Government and Advance FY26 Funding

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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 7148, legislation to reopen the federal government and advance funding for Fiscal Year 2026 after the Senate amended a previously negotiated appropriations package.

"House Republicans passed our appropriations bills and did the work required by the Constitution," said Congressman Harrigan. "The Senate changed the deal, triggered a lapse in funding, and left the House with a choice between reopening the government or letting federal workers, service members, and families pay the price for Washington dysfunction. I voted to reopen the government and keep critical operations running."

The legislation adopts the Senate amendment to H.R. 7148, fully funding five of the remaining six FY26 appropriations bills, including Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, while placing the Department of Homeland Security under a short-term continuing resolution through February 13, 2026. It also restores government operations following the lapse in appropriations and ensures federal employees and service members receive pay and benefits owed.

With this vote, the government is reopened and FY26 funding is finalized, with only a short-term extension remaining to complete the Department of Homeland Security bill.