HR-4553 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-09-09CalendarsRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2025-09-08IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2025-09-04FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-09-04VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).House floor actions
2025-09-04VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorMs. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2025-09-04FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835-3842: 2)House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorMr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821-3826: 1)House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorMr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818: 1; text: CR H3799-3807: 1)House floor actions
2025-09-03FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2025-07-21CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.House floor actions
2025-07-21CommitteeThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.House floor actions

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