Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Last recorded step: Became Law, Jan 23, 2026.
Provides fiscal year 2026 funding for commerce, justice, science, energy, water development, the environment, and interior agencies.
What it does
This law provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for federal departments and agencies focused on commerce, law enforcement, science, energy, water development, public lands, and the environment. It combines three regular appropriations bills to fund entities including the Department of Justice, NASA, the Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, the act establishes specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these and other federal funds.
Who is affected
This legislation affects several federal departments and agencies, including the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Energy, and the Interior, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Forest Service. Independent agencies such as NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Indian Health Service are also impacted by the funding and requirements set forth in the bill. Additionally, the act affects entities involved in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects and various programs related to law enforcement, science, and public lands.
Key provisions
- Commerce, Justice, and Science Funding. Provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, NASA, and the National Science Foundation.
- Energy and Water Development Funding. Allocates funds for the Department of Energy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Interior and Environment Funding. Funds the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Forest Service, and the Indian Health Service.
- Spending Requirements and Restrictions. Establishes specific requirements and limitations for the use of funds provided within this act and other appropriations measures.
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026· As posted on the website of the House Committee on Rules on January 5, 2026
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations specifically for fiscal year 2026.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2026 funding for existing federal departments and agencies previously established by law, and it sets requirements for the use of funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
This bill provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations to fund federal departments and agencies responsible for commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and environmental protection. It also establishes specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these funds across the covered agencies.