Bill · H.R. 4553· House(119-HR-4553)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 7/21/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
- Sponsored by
- Charles Fleischmann
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This bill provides funding for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It includes appropriations for the Department of the Army's Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, and several independent agencies. The funds cover various activities such as river and harbor construction, water resource management, and nuclear security. It also establishes specific regulations regarding how funds can be reprogrammed or transferred. Additionally, the act includes several provisions that restrict how money can be used for specific social or regulatory purposes.
Yes· 3 of 16
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
The bill provides billions of dollars for scientific research in energy, nuclear, and water sectors.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+7
The bill protects the right of law-abiding citizens to possess firearms at water resource projects.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+7
Significant funding is allocated for energy efficiency and renewable energy activities.
The opposite
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-5
The bill prohibits the use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-2
The bill includes funding for fossil energy research and development, which supports continued fossil fuel utilization.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 214–213
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
09/04/2025 · Roll call 239 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Flood and Storm Damage Reduction: Funding is allocated for the construction and maintenance of projects intended to reduce damage from floods and storms (Title I, Construction).
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Mississippi River Protection: Specific funds are set aside for flood damage reduction efforts in the Mississippi River alluvial valley (Title I, Mississippi River and Tributaries).
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Infrastructure Security: The bill provides money for the security of infrastructure owned or operated by the Corps (Title I, Operation and Maintenance).
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Natural Disaster Response: Money is provided to prepare for and respond to floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters (Title I, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies).
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Water and Resource Management: The Bureau of Reclamation receives funds for the management, development, and restoration of water and related natural resources (Title II, Bureau of Reclamation).
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Energy Research and Development: Significant funding is provided for various energy activities, including renewable energy, nuclear energy, and fossil energy research (Title III, Energy Programs).
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Economic Support for Regions: Funding is provided for the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Delta Regional Authority to support their respective regional programs (Title IV, Appalachian Regional Commission; Title IV, Delta Regional Authority).
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Support for Distressed Communities: The Denali Commission can use funds for construction projects in distressed communities (Title IV, Denali Commission).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Water Supply: Funds cannot be used for water supply reallocation studies for the Wolf Creek Dam, Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, project (Title I, Sec. 106).
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Restrictions on Nuclear Waste Disposal: Federal money cannot be used for certain agreements for the interim storage of spent nuclear fuel without consent from host state, local, and Indian Tribal governments (Title V, Sec. 504).
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Restrictions on Employment and Benefits: The bill prohibits any discriminatory action against individuals based on religious or moral convictions regarding marriage (Title V, Sec. 506).
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Restrictions on Government Programs: Funds are prohibited from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or programs advancing Critical Race Theory (Title V, Sec. 505).
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Restrictions on Health Mandates: No funds from the act may be used to implement or enforce COVID-19 mask or vaccine mandates (Title V, Sec. 507).
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Limitations on Technology Procurement: There are restrictions on purchasing certain computer or electronic equipment if the manufacturer or owner has ties to the People's Republic of China (Title III, Sec. 311).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+7Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+7Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Roads And Bridges+3Improves Public Transit+1Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+6Improves Racial Equity-5
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Fleischmann amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Griffith amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the McCormick amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 235 (Roll no. 227). | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 285 (Roll no. 228). | ||
| 9 months ago | Amendment 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. | ||
| 9 months ago | Amendment 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. | ||
| 9 months ago | Amendment 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. | ||
| 9 months ago | Amendment 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. | ||
| 9 months ago | Amendment 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. |
- 9/10/2025
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
- 9/9/2025
- Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- 9/8/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 9/4/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)
- The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)
- 9/3/2025
- Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
- On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- DEBATE - 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.
- GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.
- The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
- House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)
- Rules 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.
- 7/21/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.
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- 119-HRES-672: 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.