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H.R. 6938Became Law

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 6, 2026)

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and
  • the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Commerce,
  • the Department of Justice,
  • the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
  • the National Science Foundation,
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects,
  • the Department of Energy,
  • the Department of the Interior,
  • the Environmental Protection Agency,
  • the Forest Service,
  • the Indian Health Service, and
  • several related and independent agencies.

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

What just happenedJan 23, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-74.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4](R-OK)Sponsor
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed in HouseJan 8, 2026
  • Placed on Calendar SenateJan 8, 2026
  • Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2026
  • Public LawJan 24, 2026
  1. Jan 23, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-74.

  2. Jan 23, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-74.

  3. Jan 23, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 23, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 22, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 22, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jan 15, 2026Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jan 15, 2026Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.

  9. Jan 15, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.

  10. Jan 15, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the motion was invoked in Senate.

  11. Jan 15, 2026Floor

    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230)

  12. Jan 15, 2026Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S227-249)

  13. Jan 14, 2026Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185-218)

  14. Jan 13, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.

  15. Jan 13, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) made in Senate.

  16. Jan 13, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion.

  17. Jan 13, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157)

  18. Jan 13, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

  19. Jan 12, 2026Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)

  20. Jan 12, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)

  21. Jan 8, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119)

  22. Jan 8, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119)

  23. Jan 8, 2026Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.

  24. Jan 8, 2026Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026).

  25. Jan 8, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  26. Jan 8, 2026FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)

  27. Jan 8, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)

  28. Jan 8, 2026FloorH36610

    On Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).

  29. Jan 8, 2026FloorH36600

    Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.

  30. Jan 8, 2026FloorH36610

    On Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).

  31. Jan 8, 2026FloorH36600

    Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A.

  32. Jan 8, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211)

  33. Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on retaining Division A of H.R. 6938 and pursuant to H. Res. 977 the yeas and nays were ordered. The Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  34. Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 977, the Chair will put the question on retaining Division A of the bill, and then retaining Divisions B and C.

  35. Jan 8, 2026FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  36. Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938.

  37. Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

  38. Jan 8, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205)

  39. Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

    UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R. 6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.

  40. Jan 7, 2026FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 977 passed House.

  41. Jan 7, 2026FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

  42. Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  43. Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  44. Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  45. Jan 6, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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