Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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AI-generatedPlain-English Summary: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill is a federal spending bill that sets the budget for several important government agencies for the fiscal year 2026. Specifically, it determines how much money will be allocated to the Department of Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and a few smaller related agencies. These are the agencies responsible for things like maintaining dams, waterways, and flood control systems, managing nuclear weapons and energy research, and overseeing water supply infrastructure across the country.
The money funded through this bill supports a wide range of activities that affect many Americans. The Army Corps of Engineers uses its funding to maintain navigable rivers and harbors, build flood protection systems, and manage water resources — work that directly affects communities near major waterways. The Bureau of Reclamation, which primarily operates in the western United States, manages water delivery systems that farmers and cities depend on. The Department of Energy's funding covers everything from scientific research and energy technology development to maintaining the nation's nuclear stockpile and cleaning up old nuclear sites.
The bill passed the House of Representatives by a very narrow margin of 214 to 213, meaning it had almost equal support and opposition among House members. It has since been received by the Senate and placed on the legislative calendar, meaning senators will debate and vote on it before it can become law. Until a final version is signed by the President, the funding levels it proposes are not yet official.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
September 10, 2025
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
Sep 10, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Sep 9, 2025Received in the Senate.
Sep 8, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
Sep 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
Sep 4, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).
Sep 4, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 4, 2025Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)
Sep 4, 2025The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 4, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 4, 2025The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.
Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 4, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 4, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)
Sep 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 4, 2025The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.
Sep 3, 2025House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.
Sep 3, 2025Rule 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.
Sep 3, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)
Sep 3, 2025Rules 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.
Sep 3, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
Sep 3, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 3, 2025Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
Sep 3, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 3, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)
Sep 3, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
Sep 3, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 3, 2025Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
Sep 3, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.
Jul 21, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.
Jul 21, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.
Jul 21, 2025