H.R. 6938 · 119th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Appropriates fiscal year 2026 funds to Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy, Water, Interior, and Environment agencies. AI-read
What it does
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment.
Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:
• the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
• the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and
• the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.
The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include
• the Department of Commerce,
• the Department of Justice,
• the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
• the National Science Foundation,
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects,
• the Department of Energy,
• the Department of the Interior,
• the Environmental Protection Agency,
• the Forest Service,
• the Indian Health Service, and
• several related and independent agencies.
The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jan 6, 2026 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 House roll 365 |
On Retaining Division ACommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 | D 204–7 · R 171–40 |
Passed 375–47 |
| Jan 8, 2026 House roll 366 |
On Retaining Divisions B and CCommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 | D 209–3 · R 210–3 |
Passed 419–6 |
| Jan 8, 2026 House roll 367 |
On PassageCommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 | D 206–6 · R 191–22 |
Passed 397–28 |
| Jan 12, 2026 Senate roll 666 |
On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedA bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. | D 35–9 · R 44–3 · I 1–1 |
Passed 80–13 |
| Jan 15, 2026 Senate roll 669 |
On the Cloture MotionA bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. | D 35–9 · R 49–4 · I 1–1 |
Passed 85–14 |
| Jan 15, 2026 Senate roll 670 |
On Passage of the BillA bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. | D 35–9 · R 46–5 · I 1–1 |
Passed 82–15 |
What members said about it
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Griffith Celebrates $1,415,000 for SWVA Nuclear Energy Project
In accordance with H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026., the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will deliver federal funds that…
“As someone who is a leading proponent of redeveloping former mine lands for new uses, I am excited to see Energy DELTA Lab advance nuclear energy solutions.”
Latest action
Jan 23, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-74.