Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain Language Summary
# Summary: FY2026 Appropriations Bill (HR 6938) **What It Does:** This bill allocates federal funding for fiscal year 2026 across three major areas: commerce and justice agencies, energy and water projects, and interior and environmental programs. It combines three of the 12 regular appropriations bills into one package and determines how much money various federal departments will receive for their operations and initiatives during that year. **Who It Affects:** The bill impacts numerous federal agencies and the programs they run, including the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
It ultimately affects Americans by determining funding levels for everything from law enforcement and scientific research to national parks, water projects, and environmental protection. **Key Provisions & Status:** The bill covers funding for a wide range of activities including scientific research, infrastructure projects, law enforcement operations, energy development, and management of public lands and natural resources. According to the information provided, the bill has already been **signed into law**, meaning it has been approved by Congress and the President and is now in effect.
CRS Official Summary
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026This 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; andthe Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includethe 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, andseveral related and independent agencies.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-74.