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Subcommittee Passage is Key First Step Toward the FY26 Energy and Water Becoming Law
Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met yesterday evening to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water bill written by Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill was approved by the Subcommittee by a 10-5 vote, sending the bill to the full Appropriations Committee for consideration. Subcommittee passage is the key first step in the legislative process for the FY26 Energy and Water bill to become law.
Energy and Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann said, “The FY26 Energy and Water bill demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding U.S. national security, unleashing American energy dominance, and advancing our economic competitiveness—in a fiscally responsible manner. The recommendation totals $57.3 billion, a decrease of $766 million below Fiscal Year 2025. The bill delivers strong support for our national defense and provides $25.3 billion—an increase of $1.2 billion above FY25—for the National Nuclear Security Administration, prioritizing the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile and the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet. We continue to fulfill our legacy responsibilities to remediate contaminated sites by funding Department of Energy cleanup activities at a total of $7.7 billion. The bill strengthens our nation’s energy security, including $1.8 billion for base nuclear energy programs and additional funding, including credit subsidy financing, for advanced nuclear reactors and small modular reactors. These funds will advance American leadership in deploying new nuclear technologies, accelerate efforts to regain international dominance in the nuclear market and provide for our own domestic energy security. In support of the Administration’s focus on ensuring our nation makes efficient use of its vast fossil fuel resources, the bill includes one of the largest investments in mining production technologies for critical minerals extraction in decades. These investments are essential to secure our domestic supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign sources. This bill also strengthens our economic competitiveness and promotes public safety.”
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) said, “Today’s measure is a cornerstone of American energy dominance. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are once again focused on lowering energy costs and advancing affordable, reliable, and secure power for the nation. The bill before us reflects that agenda in every measure. It makes historic investments to secure our energy systems and reduce reliance on foreign materials. It unlocks technological innovation to propel advancements for the future. It provides robust funding for the Army Corps for high-priority waterways, flood control projects, and ports and harbors. And it recognizes that by leveraging our domestic resources, we will continue to produce the cleanest and most reliable energy in the world.”
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.
A table of included Community Project Funding requests is available here.
