In the nature of a substitute.

SA 6732, submitted by Ms. Collins, is an amendment to H.R. 6500. It aims to replace the entire text of the original bill with the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide temporary funding and extend various government programs and authorities. Specifically, it adds the following:

• Continuing Appropriations: It provides funding for several government departments and agencies for fiscal year 2027 at the rates used in fiscal year 2026, generally through December 11, 2026.

• Program Extensions: It extends the deadlines for numerous laws and programs, including:

  • The African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Haiti Economic Lift Program (extended to 2028).
  • Various customs user fees and cybersecurity acts.
  • The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026, which continues federal surface transportation programs and funding.

• Veterans Affairs Support: It extends authority and funding for Department of Veterans Affairs services, including health care, mental health grants, housing assistance for homeless veterans, and adaptive sports programs.

• Financial Adjustments: It includes specific appropriations for payments to the widows or heirs of late members of Congress and prevents cost of living adjustments for current Members of Congress during the period the Act covers.