Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Description
This bill would provide fiscal year 2026 funding for the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and related federal agencies.
Summary
What it does
This bill would provide fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation, and the Department of Energy. The funding would support a wide range of activities, including water infrastructure projects, nuclear energy research, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and national security programs under the National Nuclear Security Administration. Additionally, the legislation would fund several independent agencies, such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, while establishing specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these funds.
Who is affected
This bill affects several federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and the Department of Energy. Independent agencies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are also impacted by the provided appropriations. Additionally, the legislation affects entities involved in tribal energy programs, advanced technology vehicle manufacturing, and regional power marketing administrations.
Key provisions
- Funding for Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works. Provides appropriations for various water resource projects, including investigations, construction, flood control, coastal emergencies, and the operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
- Department of the Interior Water Projects. Allocates funding for the Bureau of Reclamation and the Central Utah Project to manage and develop water resources.
- Department of Energy Research and Infrastructure. Funds a wide range of energy initiatives, including renewable energy, nuclear energy, fossil energy, cybersecurity, grid deployment, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E).
- National Security and Atomic Energy Defense. Provides funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration and other defense-related environmental and atomic energy activities.
- Energy Reserves and Loan Programs. Supports the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and various loan guarantee programs for innovative technology, advanced vehicle manufacturing, and tribal energy projects.
- Independent Agency Oversight. Appropriates funds for independent regulatory bodies, specifically the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2026 funding for established federal agencies and programs, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and the Department of Energy. It also outlines specific requirements and restrictions for the use of funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies and programs focused on water infrastructure, energy development, and nuclear security. It funds civil works projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy, and various independent regulatory commissions.