Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for energy and water development. It allocates funds to the Army Corps of Engineers for civil works, including flood damage reduction and harbor maintenance, and to the Bureau of Reclamation for water resource management. The bill also funds the Department of Energy for energy programs, science research, and atomic energy defense activities, as well as various independent regional commissions.
Key points
Funding for the Army Corps of Engineers for flood damage reduction, navigation, and aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear energy, and energy sector cybersecurity.
Allocations for the Bureau of Reclamation for water resources management, including the Central Utah Project and California Bay-Delta restoration.
Support for independent agencies, including the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3293
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]