Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA) voted for House Resolution 9770 to hold federal funding at current levels through December 4 and keep water infrastructure and emerging contaminant programs functional while Congress finishes work on full-year appropriations.
What does HR 9770 do exactly? Also known as the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027, the bill provides funding for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities through Fiscal Year 2027.
Specifically, the bill prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.
What Rep. Clay Fuller had to say on the House floor:
- “This important legislation is required to allow Republicans in this House to advance priorities for the American people, including funding legislation to keep our government operating.”
- “Unfortunately, it’s become clear as the House has considered appropriations legislation on the floor and in [Chairman Tom Cole’s (R-OK)] committee, that Democrats are trying to hold our government hostage.”
- “This legislation will make clear where Democrats stand. Will they vote against keeping the American government working for the people? Or will they vote to keep us hostage? Will they vote with me to fund important priorities such as the programs that will allow communities in my district and many others to clean up and recover from years of PFAS contamination?”
- “Or will they vote to hold hostage programs that will make Appalachian communities like mine healthier all to score political points? I know where I stand. I know where leadership in this body stands. I promised my constituents I would be a warrior for North Georgia and I’m proud to do that today. I urge my colleagues to support this rule.”
Further Context: HR 9770 funds most programs and activities at levels established in FY2026 with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs.
Exceptions include the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund.
The bill also makes customary payments to the beneficiaries of the late Representative David Scott and the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
