Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

This legislation, titled the "Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026," provides consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It is structured into three main divisions, each addressing funding for a distinct set of federal departments and related agencies. The bill outlines specific allocations for operations, programs, and projects within these entities, ensuring their continued functioning and the execution of their mandates.

Division A funds the Departments of Commerce and Justice, along with various science agencies and related independent bodies. Key allocations include support for international trade, law enforcement operations, scientific research by agencies like NASA and NSF, and intellectual property protection. It also details funding for programs addressing violence against women, juvenile justice, and community policing services, alongside administrative provisions for these departments.

Division B focuses on Energy and Water Development and related agencies, providing appropriations for the Army Corps of Engineers—Civil Works, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and the Department of Energy. This includes funding for water infrastructure, flood control, energy programs (such as nuclear, fossil, and renewable energy), and national security activities. Independent agencies like the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission also receive funding under this division.

Division C covers the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other related agencies. It allocates funds for managing public lands and resources, wildlife conservation, national parks, and tribal programs, including Indian health services and education. Environmental protection initiatives, wildland fire management, and various cultural and arts institutions are also funded. This division includes significant provisions for State and Tribal Assistance Grants for water infrastructure and environmental programs.

Across all divisions, the bill includes general provisions that govern the use of funds. These provisions establish strict rules for reprogramming funds, mandate detailed reporting requirements to Congress, and outline prohibitions on certain activities, such as the use of funds for propaganda or specific types of firearm regulation. The legislation also directs the rescission of certain unobligated balances from prior appropriations acts, reallocating funds for current fiscal year priorities and ensuring fiscal accountability.