Franklin Acts To Prevent Shutdown And Ensure A Responsible, Orderly Budget Process

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted to keep the government open while Congress continues negotiations on fiscally responsible spending bills. The House passed a short-term spending bill that extends government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025.

"House Republicans acted responsibly to prevent a government shutdown while keeping our focus on fiscal discipline," said Congressman Franklin. "This clean continuing resolution keeps the government open and protects essential services, but just as importantly, it gives us time to finish the job of passing full-year appropriations through regular order. That's the only way to restore accountability, rein in wasteful spending, and deliver a budget that reflects the will of voters. Now, the Senate must do its part."

This bill maintains operations for federal departments and agencies and continues funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The bill also continues temporary health care programs including Medicare telehealth flexibilities, community health center funding and Department of Veterans Affairs authorities for rural access, housing assistance and suicide prevention. It also includes new provisions for Executive Branch, Supreme Court and Member security and wildfire suppression.

All 12 fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee. Last week, the House voted to formally move three of those bills - the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act - to conference with the Senate. Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Franklin as a House majority conferee, marking the first time since fiscal year 2019 that regular appropriations bills have advanced to a conference committee. The continuing resolution allows that process to continue without disruption.