Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Description
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 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 2027 appropriations for various federal agencies and programs related to energy, water infrastructure, and nuclear security. It proposes funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and the Department of Energy's research, security, and environmental cleanup initiatives. Additionally, the legislation would fund independent agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and establish specific requirements for how these federal funds may be spent.
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 affected through provided appropriations. Additionally, the bill impacts specific programs and entities including the National Nuclear Security Administration, Power Marketing Administrations, and participants in various energy loan guarantee programs.
Key provisions
- Funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works. Allocates funds for various water resource projects, including investigations, construction, operation and maintenance, flood control, coastal emergencies, and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.
- Department of the Interior Water Projects. Provides appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation and the Central Utah Project to manage and develop water resources.
- Department of Energy Programs and Innovation. Funds a wide range of energy initiatives including nuclear energy, hydrocarbons, geothermal energy, critical minerals, cybersecurity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E).
- National Security and Defense Energy Activities. Supports the National Nuclear Security Administration's atomic energy defense activities, environmental cleanup, and other defense-related energy programs.
- Energy Loan and Reserve Management. Provides resources for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, and various loan guarantee programs for innovative technology, vehicle manufacturing, and tribal energy.
- Independent Agency Oversight. Appropriates funding 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 2027 fiscal year.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for established federal agencies and programs, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Department of Energy. It also specifies requirements and restrictions for the use of funds provided by this and other prior appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for civil works projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and the Department of Energy. It also funds several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, while establishing requirements and restrictions for the use of these funds.