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H.R. 4553: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Passed House Economics and Public Finance
SponsorRep. Charles FleischmannRepublican, TN
IntroducedJul 21, 2025in the House
Latest actionSep 10, 202551 actions
Cosponsors02 recorded votes

Where the bill stands

Passed House
  1. Introduced Jul 21, 2025
  2. Committee Done
  3. Passed House Sep 4, 2025
  4. Passed Senate Next
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet

Latest action, Sep 10, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

Summary

Library of Congress, Jul 21, 2025

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.

The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for

- Investigations,

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- Construction,

- Mississippi River and Tributaries,

- Operation and Maintenance,

- the Regulatory Program,

- Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies,

- Expenses,

- the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and

- the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation.

The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including

- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;

- Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;

- Electricity;

- Grid Deployment;

- Nuclear Energy;

- Fossil Energy;

- Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves;

- the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;

- the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve;

- the Energy Information Administration;

- Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;

- the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund;

- Science;

- Nuclear Waste Disposal;

- the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;

- the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;

- the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;

- the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program;

- Indian Energy Policy and Programs;

- Departmental Administration; and

- the Office of the Inspector General.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for

- Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,

- Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and

- the Power Marketing Administrations.

The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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Votes

2 recorded
On Passage Passed
House roll call 239, Sep 4, 2025
Yea 214 Nay 213 Not voting 4
R 214 / 4
D 0 / 209
On Motion to Recommit Failed
House roll call 238, Sep 4, 2025
Yea 209 Nay 218 Not voting 4
R 0 / 218
D 209 / 0

Actions

51 total
  1. Sep 10, 2025SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
  2. Sep 9, 2025SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  3. Sep 8, 2025SenateReceived in the Senate.
  4. Sep 4, 2025HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Sep 4, 2025HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
  6. Sep 4, 2025HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).
  7. Sep 4, 2025HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  8. Sep 4, 2025HouseMs. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)
All 51 actions
  1. Sep 4, 2025HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  2. Sep 4, 2025HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  3. Sep 4, 2025HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.
  4. Sep 4, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schweikert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  5. Sep 4, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33.
  6. Sep 4, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  7. Sep 4, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32.
  8. Sep 4, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  9. Sep 4, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31.
  10. Sep 4, 2025HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  11. Sep 4, 2025HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)
  12. Sep 3, 2025HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  13. Sep 3, 2025HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)
  14. Sep 3, 2025HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
  15. Sep 3, 2025HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  16. Sep 3, 2025HouseMr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
  17. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  18. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30.
  19. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
  21. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEDDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  22. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28.
  23. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  24. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27.
  25. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  26. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26.
  27. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  28. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25.
  29. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  30. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24.
  31. Sep 3, 2025HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  32. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23.
  33. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 21.
  34. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 8.
  35. Sep 3, 2025HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Fleischmann amendment en bloc.
  36. Sep 3, 2025HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.
  37. Sep 3, 2025HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  38. Sep 3, 2025HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.
  39. Sep 3, 2025HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
  40. Sep 3, 2025HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)
  41. Sep 3, 2025HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
  42. Jul 21, 2025HouseThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.
  43. Jul 21, 2025HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.

Committees

1
  • House Appropriations CommitteeReported Original MeasureReported Original Measure, Jul 21, 2025

Sponsor and cosponsors

0 cosponsors
  • Rep. Charles Fleischmann (R-TN-3)Sponsor, Jul 21, 2025

Text versions

3

Amendments

16
  • H.Amdt. 76Sep 4, 2025Amendment sought to reduce unobligated funds from top-line accounts totaling $37,353,345,385.09.On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 351 (Roll no. 237).
  • H.Amdt. 75Sep 4, 2025Amendment sought to strike all funding for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 297 (Roll no. 236).
  • H.Amdt. 74Sep 4, 2025Amendment sought to reduce the account for the Great Lakes Authority by $2,063,381 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 302 (Roll no. 235).
  • H.Amdt. 73Sep 3, 2025Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission by $16,003,526 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 307 (Roll no. 234).
  • H.Amdt. 72Sep 3, 2025Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission by $2,063,381 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 299 (Roll no. 233).
  • H.Amdt. 71Sep 3, 2025Amendment sought to reduce the account for the Northern Border Regional Commission by $13,319,727 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 303 (Roll no. 232).
  • H.Amdt. 70Sep 3, 2025Amendment sought to reduce the account for the Title 17 loan program by $35 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 306 (Roll no. 231).
  • H.Amdt. 69Sep 3, 2025Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program by $13 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 286 (Roll no. 230).
  • H.Amdt. 68Sep 3, 2025Amendment sought to reduce funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy by $350 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 347 (Roll no. 229).
  • H.Amdt. 67Sep 3, 2025An amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit funding for the Delaware River Basin Commission.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 285 (Roll no. 228).
6 more amendments
  • H.Amdt. 66Sep 3, 2025An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit the use of funds for the Delaware River Basin "Commission to implement or enforce the final rule entitled, Comprehensive Plan and Special Regulations With Respect to High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing; Rules of Practice and Procedure Regarding Project Review Classifications and Fees.".
  • H.Amdt. 65Sep 3, 2025An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit funds made available by this Act from being used to close campgrounds operated by the Army Corps of Engineers that are located at Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia.
  • H.Amdt. 64Sep 3, 2025An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 119-232 to increase funding for the Department of Energy's Fossil Energy and Carbon Management program by $6,875,000 while reducing funding for Departmental Administration by $6,875,000.
  • H.Amdt. 63Sep 3, 2025An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 119-232 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 34, 35, and 36.
  • S.Amdt. 4353Undated
  • S.Amdt. 4301Undated

Cost estimates and reports

  • Committee report H. Rept. 119-213

Titles

2
Short titles
  • Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
Official titles
  • Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Subjects

87
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAlabamaAlaskaAlternative and renewable resourcesAppalachian Regional CommissionAppropriationsAquatic ecologyArizonaArkansasArms control and nonproliferationArmy Corps of EngineersCaliforniaCoalColoradoComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDams and canalsDelta Regional AuthorityDenali CommissionDepartment of EnergyDepartment of the InteriorDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Federal-Indian relationsFloods and storm protectionFloridaGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGreat LakesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIllinoisInfrastructure developmentKentuckyLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingLouisianaMaineMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingMarylandMississippiMississippi RiverMissouriMotor vehiclesNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNew HampshireNew MexicoNew York StateNorth CarolinaNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Nuclear Waste Technical Review BoardNuclear powerOhioOil and gasPennsylvaniaPublic contracts and procurementRadioactive wastes and releasesRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingSeashores and lakeshoresSouth CarolinaStrategic materials and reservesTennesseeTexasUser charges and feesUtahVermontVirginiaWater resources fundingWest VirginiaWetlands
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  • H.Res. 672 Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.
  • S. 3293 Related bill Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • H.R. 6938 Related bill Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

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