Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Latest action · Jan 23, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-74.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 6, 2026
- Passed HouseJan 8, 2026
- Passed SenateJan 15, 2026
- To the PresidentJan 22, 2026
- Became lawJan 23, 2026Public Law 119-74
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 6
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate 11 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6938 | Bill Passed82–15 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Senate 10 | On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6938 | Cloture Motion Agreed to85–14 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Senate 7 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to80–13 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| House 7 | On Passage | Passed397–28 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| House 6 | On Retaining Divisions B and C | Passed419–6 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Appropriations Committee | Referred Jan 6, 2026 |
| House | Budget Committee | Referred Jan 6, 2026 |
Actions 38
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 23, 2026Signed by President.
- Jan 23, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-74.
- Jan 22, 2026Presented to President.
- Jan 15, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the measure was invoked in Senate.
- Jan 15, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S227-249)
- Jan 15, 2026Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230)
- Jan 15, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.
- Jan 15, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jan 14, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185-218)
- Jan 13, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
- Jan 13, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157)
- Jan 13, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion.
- Jan 13, 2026Motion 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.
- Jan 13, 2026Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
- Jan 12, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)
- Jan 12, 2026Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)
- Jan 8, 2026UNANIMOUS 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.
- Jan 8, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205)
- Jan 8, 2026Rule 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.
- Jan 8, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938.
- Jan 8, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jan 8, 2026Pursuant 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.
- Jan 8, 2026POSTPONED 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.
- Jan 8, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211)
- Jan 8, 2026Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A.
- Jan 8, 2026On Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).
- Jan 8, 2026Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.
- Jan 8, 2026On Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).
- Jan 8, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)
- Jan 8, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 8, 2026Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026).
- Jan 8, 2026Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.
- Jan 8, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119)
- Jan 8, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119)
- Jan 7, 2026Rules 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.
- Jan 7, 2026Rule H. Res. 977 passed House.
- Jan 6, 2026Introduced in House
- Jan 6, 2026Referred 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.
In the Congressional Record 8
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S227, S234–S236, S238–S249, S262Amendments S259Cloture motions S230Recorded votes S230, S248cloture motionenact | David McCormick R-PA (cloture motion), Deb Fischer R-NE (cloture motion), Jeff Merkley D-OR, Jim Banks R-IN (cloture motion), John Barrasso R-WY (cloture motion), John R. Curtis R-UT (cloture motion), John Thune R-SD (cloture motion), John W. Hickenlooper D-CO, Jon Husted R-OH (cloture motion), Katie Boyd Britt R-AL (cloture motion), Maria Cantwell D-WA, Markwayne Mullin R-OK (cloture motion), Michael F. Bennet D-CO, Mike Crapo R-ID (cloture motion), Mike Rounds R-SD (cloture motion), Patty Murray D-WA, Pete Ricketts R-NE (cloture motion), Richard J. Durbin D-IL (amendment), Roger F. Wicker R-MS (cloture motion), Steve Daines R-MT (cloture motion), Susan M. Collins R-ME (cloture motion), Tim Kaine D-VA (amendment), Tom Cotton R-AR (cloture motion), Tommy Tuberville R-AL (cloture motion) | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S185, S192, S201Amendments S221, S222 | Adam B. Schiff D-CA (amendment), Alex Padilla D-CA (amendment), Amy Klobuchar D-MN (amendment), Andy Kim D-NJ (amendment), Ben Ray Luján D-NM (amendment), Bernard Sanders I-VT (amendment), Chris Van Hollen D-MD (amendment), Cory A. Booker D-NJ (amendment), Jerry Moran R-KS, Maria Cantwell D-WA (amendment), Martin Heinrich D-NM (amendment), Mazie K. Hirono D-HI (amendment), Michael F. Bennet D-CO (amendment), Ron Wyden D-OR (amendment), Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI (amendment), Tammy Duckworth D-IL (amendment), Tina Smith D-MN (amendment) | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S141, S153, S155–S157Amendments S157, S162, S163, S165, S166, S170, S171, S172, S173, S174, S175Motions S157Cloture motions S157 | Adam B. Schiff D-CA (amendment), Alex Padilla D-CA (amendment), Angela D. Alsobrooks D-MD (amendment), Angus S. King Jr. I-ME (amendment), Ben Ray Luján D-NM (amendment), Bernard Sanders I-VT (amendment), Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV (amendment), Charles E. Schumer D-NY (amendment), Chris Van Hollen D-MD (amendment), Cory A. Booker D-NJ (amendment), David McCormick R-PA (cloture motion), Deb Fischer R-NE (cloture motion), Edward J. Markey D-MA (amendment), Jack Reed D-RI (amendment), James Lankford R-OK (amendment), Jeff Merkley D-OR (amendment), Jim Banks R-IN (cloture motion), John Barrasso R-WY (cloture motion), John Kennedy R-LA, John R. Curtis R-UT (cloture motion), John Thune R-SD (amendment, cloture motion, motion), John W. Hickenlooper D-CO (amendment), Jon Husted R-OH (cloture motion), Katie Boyd Britt R-AL (cloture motion), Lisa Murkowski R-AK, Maria Cantwell D-WA (amendment), Markwayne Mullin R-OK (cloture motion), Marsha Blackburn R-TN (amendment), Martin Heinrich D-NM (amendment), Michael F. Bennet D-CO (amendment), Mike Crapo R-ID (cloture motion), Mike Rounds R-SD (cloture motion), Pete Ricketts R-NE (cloture motion), Peter Welch D-VT (amendment), Richard Blumenthal D-CT (amendment), Roger F. Wicker R-MS (cloture motion), Ron Johnson R-WI (amendment), Ron Wyden D-OR (amendment), Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI (amendment), Steve Daines R-MT (cloture motion), Susan M. Collins R-ME (cloture motion), Tammy Duckworth D-IL (amendment), Ted Budd R-NC (amendment), Ted Cruz R-TX (amendment), Tim Kaine D-VA (amendment), Tom Cotton R-AR (cloture motion), Tommy Tuberville R-AL (cloture motion) | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S121, S126–S128Amendments S132, S133, S134, S135, S136, S137, S138, S139Cloture motions S128Recorded votes S128cloture motion on motion to proceed | Alex Padilla D-CA (amendment), Angela D. Alsobrooks D-MD (amendment), Ashley Moody R-FL (cloture motion), Bernard Sanders I-VT (amendment), Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV (amendment), Charles E. Schumer D-NY (amendment), Chris Van Hollen D-MD (amendment), Christopher Murphy D-CT (amendment), Cory A. Booker D-NJ (amendment), Dan Sullivan R-AK (cloture motion), James C. Justice R-WV (cloture motion), James Lankford R-OK (cloture motion), Jeff Merkley D-OR (amendment), John Barrasso R-WY (cloture motion), John Boozman R-AR (cloture motion), John Thune R-SD (cloture motion), John W. Hickenlooper D-CO (amendment), Jon Husted R-OH (cloture motion), Joni Ernst R-IA (cloture motion), Lindsey Graham R-SC (cloture motion), Lisa Blunt Rochester D-DE (amendment), Maria Cantwell D-WA (amendment), Mark Kelly D-AZ (amendment), Marsha Blackburn R-TN (amendment, cloture motion), Martin Heinrich D-NM (amendment), Michael F. Bennet D-CO (amendment), Mike Rounds R-SD (cloture motion), Patty Murray D-WA, Pete Ricketts R-NE (cloture motion), Richard J. Durbin D-IL (amendment), Ruben Gallego D-AZ (amendment), Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI (amendment), Susan M. Collins R-ME (cloture motion), Tammy Baldwin D-WI (amendment), Tammy Duckworth D-IL (amendment), Ted Budd R-NC (cloture motion), Tim Sheehy R-MT (cloture motion), Tom Cotton R-AR (cloture motion) | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E20 | Betty McCollum D-MN | Jan 9, 2026 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Congressional Budget Office cost estimate
- Jan 7, 2026H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026As posted on the website of the House Committee on Rules on January 5, 2026
Constitutional authority
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the Congressional Record, vol. 172, no. 3, January 6, 2026, page H12.
Printed hearings 1
Hearings whose printed record names this bill, newest first: hearings on it, and wider hearings where it came up.
| Number | Hearing | Committee | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Hrg. 119-64 | ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026112 pages | Appropriations Committee | May 21, 2025–Jun 11, 2025 |
CRS reports 87
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.
Cite it 87
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| IF13348 | Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2027 | Resource | Nov 12, 2026 |
| IF10753 | ENERGY STAR Program | Resource | Nov 9, 2026 |
| R49498 | Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) of 2026: Analysis of National Historic Preservation Act Provisions | Report | Oct 30, 2026 |
| R42853 | Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues | Report | Oct 22, 2026 |
| R49491 | Federal Government Shutdowns and the Impact on Civil Aviation | Report | Oct 22, 2026 |
Amendments 74
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 4151 | No description on file | Charles E. Schumer D-NY | Senate amendment submitted |
| SA 4152 | No description on file | Ruben Gallego D-AZ | Senate amendment submitted |
| SA 4153 | No description on file | John W. Hickenlooper D-CO | Senate amendment submitted |
| SA 4154 | No description on file | Tammy Baldwin D-WI | Senate amendment submitted |
| SA 4155 | No description on file | Alex Padilla D-CA | Senate amendment submitted |
Related bills 7
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Titles 30
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
- Science Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Science Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Science Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Science Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
- Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Jan 8, 2026Placed on Calendar Senate
- Jan 8, 2026Engrossed in House
- Jan 6, 2026Introduced in House
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