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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2025Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 4553

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

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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,
  • 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.

What just happenedSep 10, 2025

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3](R-TN)Sponsor
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateSep 10, 2025
  • Engrossed in HouseSep 4, 2025
  • Reported in HouseJul 21, 2025
  1. Sep 10, 2025Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

  2. Sep 9, 2025Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Sep 8, 2025IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  4. Sep 4, 2025FloorH38310

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

  5. Sep 4, 2025FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).

  6. Sep 4, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).

  7. Sep 4, 2025FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).

  8. Sep 4, 2025FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  9. Sep 4, 2025FloorH36200

    Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)

  10. Sep 4, 2025FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  11. Sep 4, 2025FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. Sep 4, 2025FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.

  13. Sep 4, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  14. Sep 4, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  15. Sep 4, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  16. Sep 4, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  17. Sep 4, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  18. Sep 4, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  19. Sep 4, 2025FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  20. Sep 4, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)

  21. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.

  22. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  23. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32340

    Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.

  24. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  25. Sep 3, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)

  26. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.

  27. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  28. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32340

    Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.

  29. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  30. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  31. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  32. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  33. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  34. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  35. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  36. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  37. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  38. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  39. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  40. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  41. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  42. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  43. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  44. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  45. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  46. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  47. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  48. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.

  49. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  50. Sep 3, 2025FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.

  51. Sep 3, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  52. Sep 3, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)

  53. Sep 3, 2025FloorH1L210

    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.

  54. Jul 21, 2025CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.

  55. Jul 21, 2025CommitteeH12100

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.

  56. Jul 21, 2025Committee1010

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.

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