Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

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

1. 42 U.S.C. 1975aadded (d)by H.R. 6938 Sec. AIV

   (d) Modified governing body requirement.— For purposes of this Act, section 1007(c) of the Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 2996f(c)) shall be applied by substituting "33 percent" for "60 percent".

   The bill says: RELATED AGENCIESCommission on civil rightsSALARIES AND EXPENSESFor necessary expenses of the Commission on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, $14,350,000: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph may be used to employ any individuals under Schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations exclusive of one special assistant for each Commissioner: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to reimburse Commissioners for more than 75 billable days, with the exception of the chairperson, who is permitted 125 billable days: Provided further, That the Chair may accept and use any gift or donation to carry out the work of the Commission: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used for any activity or expense that is not explicitly authorized by section 3 of the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 (42 U.S.C. 1975a): Provided further, That notwithstanding the preceding proviso, $2,000,000 shall be used to separately fund the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.Equal employment opportunity commissionSALARIES AND EXPENSESFor necessary expenses of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as authorized by title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 (Public Law 110–233), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–325), the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–2), and Public Law 117–328, including services as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by section 1343(b) of title 31, United States Code; nonmonetary awards to private citizens; and up to $32,500,000 f

   Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1975a)

2. 33 U.S.C. 2328(c)(2)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 109

   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)

3. 42 U.S.C. 10364(e)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 203

   (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)

4. Public Law 108-361(f)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 204(b)

   The bill says: Section 103(f)(4)(A) of Public Law 108–361 (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act) (118 Stat. 1681) is amended by striking "$30,000,000" and inserting "$32,600,000".

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5. Public Law 111-11(b)(3)(B)rewrittenby H.R. 6938 Sec. 209(b)

   The bill says: Section 10604(b)(3)(B) of the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act (subtitle B of title X of Public Law 111–11) is amended to read as follows: "MAXIMUM SHARE.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the repayment obligation of the City shall not exceed $76,000,000".

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6. 16 U.S.C. 839b(c)(10)(B)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 312

   (B) Notwithstanding the limitation contained in the fourth sentence of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, upon an annual showing by the Council that such limitation will not permit the Council to carry out its functions and responsibilities under this chapter the Administrator may raise such limit up to any amount not in excess of 0.10 mill multiplied by the kilowatt hours of firm power forecast to be sold by the Administrator during the year to be funded., adjusted for inflation.

   The bill says: Section 4(c)(10)(B) of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 839b(c)(10)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ", adjusted for inflation.".

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 839b)

7. 54 U.S.C. 103101(c)(1)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 123

   The bill says: Section 103101 of title 54, United States Code, is amended in subsection (c)(1) by striking "$250,000" and inserting "$500,000".

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8. Public Law 99-338changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 126(1)

   The bill says: by striking "3 renewals" and inserting "7 renewals"; and

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9. Public Law 99-338changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 126(2)

   The bill says: by striking "of Southern California Edison Company".

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10. 20 U.S.C. 4441(a)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 128(1)

    (a) In general. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make grants for the purpose of supporting programs for Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native culture and arts development to any private, nonprofit organization or institution which— (1) primarily serves and represents Native Hawaiians or Alaska Natives, and (2) has been recognized by the Governor of the State of Hawaii or the Governor of the State of Alaska, as appropriate, for the purpose of making such organization or institution eligible to receive such grants.

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "private,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 4441)

11. 20 U.S.C. 4441(c)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 128(2)

    (A) be Native Hawaiians orinclude Native Hawaiians and individuals widely recognized in the field of Native Hawaiian art and culture,

    The bill says: by striking "be Native Hawaiians or" and inserting "include Native Hawaiians and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 4441)

12. 20 U.S.C. 4441(c)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 128(2)

    The bill says: by striking the comma at the end and inserting "; and";

    Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 4441)

13. 20 U.S.C. 4441(c)(2)removedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 128(2)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (B) through (D);

    Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 4441)

14. 20 U.S.C. 4441(c)(2)(E)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 128(2)

    (E) serve for a fixed term of office.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking "of office"; and

    Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 4441)

15. 20 U.S.C. 4441(c)(2)renumberedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 128(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (B).

    Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 4441)

16. 16 U.S.C. 7303(f)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. CIII

    The bill says: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREOFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTFor necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, $780,000: Provided, That funds made available by this Act to any agency in the Natural Resources and Environment mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the office.Forest serviceFOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)For necessary expenses of the Forest Service, not otherwise provided for, $1,090,600,000, of which $944,114,000 shall remain available through September 30, 2029: Provided, That a portion of the funds made available under this heading shall be for the base salary and expenses of employees in the Chief’s Office, the Work Environment and Performance Office, the Business Operations Deputy Area, and the Chief Financial Officer’s Office to carry out administrative and general management support functions: Provided further, That funds provided under this heading shall be available for the costs of facility maintenance, repairs, and leases for buildings and sites where these administrative, general management and other Forest Service support functions take place; the costs of all utility and telecommunication expenses of the Forest Service, as well as business services; and, for information technology, including cybersecurity requirements: Provided further, That funds provided under this heading may be used for necessary expenses to carry out administrative and general management support functions of the Forest Service not otherwise provided for and necessary for its operation.FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCHFor necessary expenses of forest and rangeland research as authorized by law, $308,697,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029: Provided, That of the funds provided, $32,197,000 is for the forest inventory and analysis program: Provided further, That all authorities for the use of

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

17. Public Law 115-141(a)changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 439(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "90" and inserting "180"; and

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18. Public Law 115-141(4)addedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 439(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4) of subsection (b), by inserting the following before the semi-colon: ", and shall include an accounting of any spending in the first two quarters of the succeeding fiscal year that is attributable to suppression operations in the fiscal year for which the report was prepared".

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19. Public Law 112-74changedby H.R. 6938 Sec. 445

    The bill says: Paragraph (1) of section 122(a) of division E of Public Law 112–74 (125 Stat. 1013) is amended by striking "through 2024." in the first sentence and inserting "through 2027,".

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