HR 4553: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Summary

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.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Alabama, Alaska, Alternative and renewable resources, Appalachian Regional Commission, Appropriations, Aquatic ecology, Arizona, Arkansas, Arms control and nonproliferation, Army Corps of Engineers, California, Coal, Colorado, Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Dams and canals, Delta Regional Authority

Policy Areas

Economics and Public Finance

Next Steps

The next action is for the bill to be considered by the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, followed by a House vote if it passes in committee. If the House approves it, the bill will proceed to the Senate for consideration and potential amendment before it can be sent to the president for signature.

Social Impact

Societal impacts will vary depending on the allocation of funds. Increased funding for water infrastructure projects could positively impact communities with improved access to water and flood protection. Funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy may have positive environmental and community effects. However, potential negative effects from decreased or shifted appropriations to certain projects or programs are also possible.

Business Impact

The bill's impact on businesses will vary greatly depending on the specific appropriations and their effects on various sectors. Construction and engineering firms involved in water infrastructure projects will likely experience either increased or decreased business based on funding changes within the bill. Businesses that rely on energy resources may see impacts based on changes to energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. The impact is difficult to summarize without access to the full details of the bill's funding allocations.

Financial Impact

The financial impacts depend heavily on the specific appropriations and their relation to existing federal budgets and funding levels. The bill may increase or decrease overall federal spending on energy and water development, which would influence tax rates and overall economic climate. There may be impacts on government revenue through changes to fees, charges and resource allocation. Specific financial impacts cannot be determined without analyzing funding allocations.

Bill History

Monday, July 21, 2025
Calendars - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.

Monday, July 21, 2025
Committee - The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.

Bill Text

Reported in House July 21, 2025
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