HR-6938 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2026-01-13FloorCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2026-01-13FloorMotion 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.Senate
2026-01-13FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion.Senate
2026-01-13FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2026-01-13FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.Senate
2026-01-12VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)Senate
2026-01-12FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)Senate
2026-01-08FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119)Senate
2026-01-08FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119)Senate
2026-01-08CalendarsRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.Senate
2026-01-08CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026).Senate
2026-01-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2026-01-08VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)House floor actions
2026-01-08VoteOn Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorMr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.House floor actions
2026-01-08VoteOn Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorMr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A.House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211)House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorPursuant 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.House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938.House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205)House floor actions
2026-01-08FloorUNANIMOUS 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.House floor actions
2026-01-07FloorRule H. Res. 977 passed House.House floor actions
2026-01-07FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2026-01-06IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2026-01-06IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2026-01-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Tom Cole [R] (OK-4)
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