Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-23: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-07T15:49:48Z
AI-Generated Summary
H.R. 9022 – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Purpose This bill appropriates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, to support civil works projects by the Corps of Engineers, water resource management by the Department of the Interior, energy research and nuclear programs by the Department of Energy, and operations of independent agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Key Provisions
- Title I (Corps of Engineers–Civil): Provides funding for investigations ($175,000,000), construction ($2,382,000,000), Mississippi River and Tributaries ($470,000,000), operation and maintenance ($6,255,000,000), regulatory programs ($223,000,000), flood control emergencies ($40,000,000), and related administrative expenses.
- Title II (Department of the Interior): Funds the Central Utah Project ($23,000,000), Bureau of Reclamation water and related resources ($1,675,000,000), Central Valley Project Restoration, California Bay-Delta restoration ($32,000,000), and policy administration.
- Title III (Department of Energy): Allocates major amounts for critical minerals and energy innovation ($1,850,000,000), nuclear energy ($1,800,000,000), science ($8,525,000,000), weapons activities ($22,068,542,000), defense nuclear nonproliferation ($2,084,844,000), naval reactors ($2,393,692,000), and defense environmental cleanup ($6,555,922,000), plus power marketing administrations and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Title IV (Independent Agencies): Supports the Appalachian Regional Commission ($200,000,000), Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Delta Regional Authority, Denali Commission, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission salaries and expenses.
- Title V (General Provisions): Includes restrictions on fund reprogramming, transfers, and specific uses (such as prohibitions on certain nuclear facility access or petroleum sales), plus a spending reduction account of $0.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends authorization dates and increases funding caps in the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, CALFED Bay-Delta Authorization Act, Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, and Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act.
- Amends the Energy Policy Act and related statutes regarding loan guarantee programs and small modular reactor funding.
- Introduces new restrictions, including a prohibition on a 2024 DOE rule on clean energy for federal buildings and requirements for firearms possession at certain water projects.
- Modifies transfer authorities and adds reporting requirements for grants and awards.
Potential Impacts
- Enables continued operation and maintenance of river, harbor, flood control, and ecosystem restoration projects, as well as energy research, nuclear security, and environmental cleanup programs.
- Affects federal agencies by directing specific allocations and limiting flexibility through reprogramming caps and prior-approval requirements.
- Influences water supply, navigation, and energy infrastructure for states, localities, and tribes.
- May affect international relations through nuclear nonproliferation and restrictions on dealings with certain foreign entities.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
- Department of Energy and its national laboratories.
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission and power marketing administrations.
- Regional commissions and tribal governments involved in water projects.
- Congress (through oversight and work-plan requirements).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Reinforces congressional control over appropriations via detailed reprogramming limits, quarterly reporting, and work-plan submissions.
- Includes policy riders on firearms access at federal water projects and restrictions on fund use for certain international or environmental activities.
- Contains provisions on loan guarantees, indirect cost rates, and transfers that may interact with existing executive branch authorities.
- Maintains separation of defense and non-defense accounts while authorizing specific transfers between programs.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-23: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 2026-05-22: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.
- 2026-05-22: The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-667, by Mr. Fleischmann.
- 2026-05-22: The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-667, by Mr. Fleischmann.
Bill Versions
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 — issued 2026-05-22 — PDF (70 pages)