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H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Passed HouseEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Passed HouseSep 4, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 10, 2025: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156. The House passed it 214–213. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 6 sections of existing law and would add 41 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 4553 would change 6 sections of existing law, and would create 41 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Sep 10, 2025).

Public Law 114-322 An earlier law, changed directly

43 U.S.C. 390h Program to investigate reclamation and reuse of wastewater and groundwater; general authority

  • (g) Authorization of appropriations changed · Sec. 203(b) · see the words

42 U.S.C. 10301 Congressional findings and declarations

42 U.S.C. 10364 Water management improvement

  • (e) Authorization of appropriations changed · Sec. 204 · see the words

Public Law 108-361 An earlier law, changed directly

33 U.S.C. 2328 Challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities

New provisions of the bill's own

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and 1 more, listed in the bill's text.

What the words would change: every change, in place (7)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 114-322changedby H.R. 4553 Sec. 203(a)

    The bill says: In section 4007(i), by striking “2021” and inserting “2027”; and

    Bill text

  2. Public Law 114-322(2)changedby H.R. 4553 Sec. 203(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting “on or before December 16, 2026” after “4009(c)”.

    Bill text

  3. 43 U.S.C. 390h(g)(1)changedby H.R. 4553 Sec. 203(b)

    The bill says: Section 1602(g)(1) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h) is amended by striking “$50,000,000” and inserting “$177,500,000”.

    Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 390h)

  4. 42 U.S.C. 10301(a)(2)(F)(i)changedby H.R. 4553 Sec. 203(c)

    The bill says: Section 4(a)(2)(F)(i) of the Water Desalination Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 10301 note; Public Law 104–298) is amended by striking “$30,000,000” and inserting “$106,500,000”.

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 10301)

  5. 42 U.S.C. 10364(e)changedby H.R. 4553 Sec. 204

    (e) Authorization of appropriations. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $920,000,000$1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.

    The bill says: Section 9504(e) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (42 U.S.C. 10364(e)) is amended by striking "$920,000,000" and inserting "$1,000,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 10364)

  6. Public Law 108-361(f)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 4553 Sec. 205(b)

    The bill says: Section 103(f)(4)(A) of Public Law 108–361 (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act) is amended by striking "$30,000,000" and inserting "$35,000,000".

    Bill text

  7. 33 U.S.C. 2328(c)(2)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 4553 Sec. 511

    The bill says: Section 225(c)(2)(A)(ii) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2328(c)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking "at recreation site at which the fee is collected" and inserting "at any recreation site or facility that is located at the civil works project at which the fee is collected".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2328)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.

The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for

• Investigations,

• Construction,

• Mississippi River and Tributaries,

• Operation and Maintenance,

• the Regulatory Program,

• Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies,

• Expenses,

• the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and

• the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation.

The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;

• Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;

• Electricity;

• Grid Deployment;

• Nuclear Energy;

• Fossil Energy;

• Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves;

• the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;

• the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve;

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• the Energy Information Administration;

• Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;

• the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund;

• Science;

• Nuclear Waste Disposal;

• the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;

• the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;

• the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;

• the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program;

• Indian Energy Policy and Programs;

• Departmental Administration; and

• the Office of the Inspector General.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for

• Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,

• Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and

• the Power Marketing Administrations.

The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jul 21, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 10, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.Senate
  2. Sep 9, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
  3. Sep 8, 2025Received in the Senate.Senate
  4. Sep 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  5. Sep 4, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  6. Sep 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  7. Sep 4, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  8. Sep 4, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
  9. Sep 4, 2025Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)House floor actions
  10. Sep 4, 2025The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
  11. Sep 4, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  12. Sep 4, 2025The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.House floor actions
  13. Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schweikert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  14. Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33.House floor actions
  15. Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  16. Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32.House floor actions
  17. Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  18. Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31.House floor actions
  19. Sep 4, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
  20. Sep 4, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)House floor actions
  21. Sep 3, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.House floor actions
  22. Sep 3, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
  23. Sep 3, 2025Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
  24. Sep 3, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
  25. Sep 3, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)House floor actions
  26. Sep 3, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.House floor actions
  27. Sep 3, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
  28. Sep 3, 2025Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
  29. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  30. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30.House floor actions
  31. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  32. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.House floor actions
  33. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEDDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  34. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28.House floor actions
  35. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  36. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27.House floor actions
  37. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  38. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26.House floor actions
  39. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  40. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25.House floor actions
  41. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  42. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24.House floor actions
  43. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  44. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23.House floor actions
  45. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 21.House floor actions
  46. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 8.House floor actions
  47. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Fleischmann amendment en bloc.House floor actions
  48. Sep 3, 2025GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.House floor actions
  49. Sep 3, 2025The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
  50. Sep 3, 2025House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
  51. Sep 3, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.House floor actions
  52. Sep 3, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)House floor actions
  53. Sep 3, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.House floor actions
  54. Jul 21, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.House floor actions
  55. Jul 21, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.House floor actions
  56. Jul 21, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 4, 2025 · HousePassed 214–213
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 4 noD 0 yes, 209 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Sep 4, 2025 · HouseFailed 209–218
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
    On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 218 noD 209 yes, 0 noEach member · Record