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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2026

Original title: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Last action · September 10, 2025: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.Sponsor: Charles Fleischmann

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill outlines the proposed federal funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the 2026 fiscal year. It allocates billions of dollars toward water infrastructure, flood control, harbor maintenance, and environmental restoration projects across the country.

Why it matters

This bill determines the federal budget for critical water infrastructure projects, directly impacting the maintenance of harbors, flood protection systems, and navigation channels that support national commerce and public safety through September 30, 2026.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The agency is responsible for executing the projects and managing the funds appropriated by this bill.

Directly affected

Commercial shipping and navigation industries

These industries rely on the maintenance of harbor channels and inland waterways funded by this legislation.

Directly affected

Residents in flood-prone areas

These residents are impacted by the funding levels for flood damage reduction and emergency disaster response projects.

Key Facts

$6,140,000,000 allocated for operation and maintenance of existing water infrastructure, including harbor channels and navigation projects.
$2,555,000,000 allocated for the construction of new river, harbor, flood, and storm damage reduction projects.
$490,000,000 allocated for flood damage reduction in the Mississippi River alluvial valley.
$221,000,000 allocated for the administration of laws regulating navigable waters and wetlands.

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$200,000,000 allocated for investigations, surveys, and planning of future water projects.
$40,000,000 allocated for flood, hurricane, and natural disaster emergency response.
$40,000,000 of the operation and maintenance budget is specifically designated for replacing federal dredges.
The Secretary of the Army is prohibited from deviating from the submitted work plan once it is provided to the Congressional Committees on Appropriations.
1 percent of funds for each program is held back until the fourth quarter of the fiscal year to be used for emergency activities by the Chief of Engineers.
Construction costs for inland waterways are to be covered 25 percent by the Inland Waterways Trust Fund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill fund?

It funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil works, including flood control, harbor maintenance, navigation channel clearing, and environmental restoration.

Can the Army Corps of Engineers change how they spend this money once the bill passes?

No, the bill explicitly prohibits the Secretary of the Army from deviating from the work plan once it has been submitted to the Congressional Committees on .

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Procedural history

52 actions

Sep 10, 2025Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
Sep 9, 2025Senate
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Sep 8, 2025Senate
Received in the Senate.
Sep 4, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 4, 2025HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
Sep 4, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).

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Sep 4, 2025House
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).
Sep 4, 2025House
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 4, 2025House
Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)
Sep 4, 2025House
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 4, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 4, 2025House
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.
Sep 4, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schweikert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 4, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33.
Sep 4, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 4, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32.
Sep 4, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 4, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31.
Sep 4, 2025House
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 4, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)
Sep 3, 2025House
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 3, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)
Sep 3, 2025House
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
Sep 3, 2025House
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 3, 2025House
Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEDDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24.
Sep 3, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 21.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 8.
Sep 3, 2025House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Fleischmann amendment en bloc.
Sep 3, 2025House
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.
Sep 3, 2025House
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sep 3, 2025House
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.
Sep 3, 2025House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Sep 3, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)
Sep 3, 2025House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Jul 21, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.
Jul 21, 2025House
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedHouse9/4/2025Voteview

Total

427

Yes: 214
No: 213
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (427)

403 more members

April McClain DelaneyDno

Christopher DeluzioDno

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

Raja KrishnamoorthiDno

Kristen McDonald RivetDno

Chuck EdwardsRyes

Christopher SmithRyes

Brittany PettersenDno

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDno

Monica De La CruzRyes

Jennifer McClellanDno

Timothy KennedyDno

Thomas TiffanyRyes

Michael BaumgartnerRyes

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDno

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Bonnie Watson ColemanDno

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDno

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

Nicholas LangworthyRyes

Nicole MalliotakisRyes

Anna Paulina LunaRyes

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDno

J. HillRyes

Michael RulliRyes

Lloyd SmuckerRyes

Michelle FischbachRyes

Diana HarshbargerRyes

Teresa Leger FernandezDno

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Lobbying Activity

TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

on behalf of LUETKEHANS, BRADY, GARNER & ARMSTRONG, LLC ON BEHALF OF DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION

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VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES

on behalf of BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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INVARIANT LLC

on behalf of GEOTHERMAL EXCHANGE ORGANIZATION

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LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

on behalf of UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Emergency Fund Holdback

The bill mandates a 1 percent holdback of funds for all programs until the fourth quarter, creating a centralized emergency fund for the Chief of Engineers.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Connected Entities

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and 1 more

OrganizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“The primary agency receiving funding for civil works projects.”Map →

otherInland Waterways Trust Fund“A funding source for inland waterway construction and rehabilitation.”Map →

otherHarbor Maintenance Trust Fund“A funding source for harbor and channel maintenance projects.”Map →

PersonMr. Fleischmann“Representative who reported the bill from the Committee on Appropriations.”Map →

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Significance85
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy20
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment5
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Buzz30
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2026

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