This bill serves as the primary appropriations act for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It meticulously details funding allocations across several major federal entities responsible for critical infrastructure, natural resource management, and energy security. The legislation aims to ensure the continued operation, maintenance, and development of essential services and strategic programs nationwide. Within Title I , the bill appropriates significant funds to the Corps of Engineers—Civil for its authorized functions. This includes $175,000,000 for investigations into river and harbor, flood control, and ecosystem restoration needs, and $2,382,000,000 for construction of such projects, with specific amounts derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Inland Waterways Trust Fund. An additional $470,000,000 is allocated for Mississippi River and Tributaries flood damage reduction, and $6,255,000,000 for extensive operation and maintenance of existing projects, including security and navigation support. Further Corps of Engineers funding covers $223,000,000 for its regulatory program , $40,000,000 for flood control and coastal emergencies , and $218,000,000 for general expenses and administration. General provisions for the Corps establish strict rules for reprogramming of funds , requiring Congressional approval for new programs, significant increases/reductions, or changes in purpose. The bill also includes specific policy directives, such as those concerning dredged material disposal in Lake Erie and the right to possess firearms at water resource development projects. Title II focuses on the Department of the Interior , primarily the Bureau of Reclamation . It allocates $23,000,000 for the Central Utah Project Completion Account and $1,675,000,000 for water and related resources , supporting management, development, and restoration activities, including those benefiting Native Americans. Specialized funds include the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund and $32,000,000 for California Bay-Delta Restoration activities, emphasizing balanced implementation and clear performance measures. General provisions for the Bureau of Reclamation mirror those for the Corps, imposing limitations on reprogramming funds to prevent the initiation or elimination of projects without Congressional approval. The bill also addresses specific environmental and water management issues, such as the San Luis Unit drainage and the Kesterson Reservoir Cleanup Program. Additionally, it amends existing acts to extend authorizations and increase funding caps for various water infrastructure and desalination projects, including the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act. Title III provides substantial appropriations for the Department of Energy across a wide array of programs. Key allocations include $1,850,000,000 for Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation , $190,000,000 for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response , and $235,000,000 for Electricity activities. Nuclear Energy receives $1,800,000,000, and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy is funded at $700,000,000, all aimed at advancing research, development, and infrastructure. The Department of Energy's budget also covers $225,000,000 for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and $7,150,000 for the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve , ensuring national energy security. Significant funds are directed towards environmental cleanup, including $322,371,000 for Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup and $821,209,000 for the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund . The bill also provides $8,525,000,000 for Science activities and $300,000,000 for the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E) . For Atomic Energy Defense Activities , the bill allocates $22,068,542,000 for Weapons Activities , $2,084,844,000 for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation , and $2,393,692,000 for Naval Reactors . Defense Environmental Cleanup receives $6,555,922,000, and Other Defense Activities are funded at $1,170,000,000. The Power Marketing Administrations (Bonneville, Southeastern, Southwestern, Western Area) receive funds for operation and maintenance, with provisions for retaining revenues from power sales to offset expenses. General provisions for the Department of Energy impose strict notification requirements for grants, contracts, and significant funding changes, prohibiting the initiation of unfunded programs. The bill also includes specific policy directives, such as requiring independent oversight for high-hazard nuclear facilities and restricting the use of funds for certain construction projects without independent cost estimates. Notably, it prohibits the sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve products to entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and restricts access for non-U.S. citizens from Russia or China to nuclear weapons production facilities. Title IV appropriates funds for several Independent Agencies , including the Appalachian Regional Commission ($200,000,000), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board ($42,000,000), and the Delta Regional Authority ($32,000,000). The Denali Commission receives $18,000,000, and regional commissions like the Northern Border Regional Commission , Southeast Crescent Regional Commission , Southwest Border Regional Commission , and Great Lakes Authority are also funded. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) receives $878,104,000 for salaries and expenses, with a significant portion offset by licensing fees and other revenues. General provisions for independent agencies include specific compliance requirements for the NRC regarding Congressional requests for information and strict rules for reprogramming funds. Finally, Title V outlines General Provisions applicable across all titles, prohibiting the use of funds for lobbying, requiring computer networks to block pornography, and establishing conditions for the consolidated interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, requiring host state and local government consent.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
USA119th CongressHR-9022| House
| Updated: 5/22/2026
This bill serves as the primary appropriations act for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It meticulously details funding allocations across several major federal entities responsible for critical infrastructure, natural resource management, and energy security. The legislation aims to ensure the continued operation, maintenance, and development of essential services and strategic programs nationwide. Within Title I , the bill appropriates significant funds to the Corps of Engineers—Civil for its authorized functions. This includes $175,000,000 for investigations into river and harbor, flood control, and ecosystem restoration needs, and $2,382,000,000 for construction of such projects, with specific amounts derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Inland Waterways Trust Fund. An additional $470,000,000 is allocated for Mississippi River and Tributaries flood damage reduction, and $6,255,000,000 for extensive operation and maintenance of existing projects, including security and navigation support. Further Corps of Engineers funding covers $223,000,000 for its regulatory program , $40,000,000 for flood control and coastal emergencies , and $218,000,000 for general expenses and administration. General provisions for the Corps establish strict rules for reprogramming of funds , requiring Congressional approval for new programs, significant increases/reductions, or changes in purpose. The bill also includes specific policy directives, such as those concerning dredged material disposal in Lake Erie and the right to possess firearms at water resource development projects. Title II focuses on the Department of the Interior , primarily the Bureau of Reclamation . It allocates $23,000,000 for the Central Utah Project Completion Account and $1,675,000,000 for water and related resources , supporting management, development, and restoration activities, including those benefiting Native Americans. Specialized funds include the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund and $32,000,000 for California Bay-Delta Restoration activities, emphasizing balanced implementation and clear performance measures. General provisions for the Bureau of Reclamation mirror those for the Corps, imposing limitations on reprogramming funds to prevent the initiation or elimination of projects without Congressional approval. The bill also addresses specific environmental and water management issues, such as the San Luis Unit drainage and the Kesterson Reservoir Cleanup Program. Additionally, it amends existing acts to extend authorizations and increase funding caps for various water infrastructure and desalination projects, including the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act. Title III provides substantial appropriations for the Department of Energy across a wide array of programs. Key allocations include $1,850,000,000 for Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation , $190,000,000 for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response , and $235,000,000 for Electricity activities. Nuclear Energy receives $1,800,000,000, and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy is funded at $700,000,000, all aimed at advancing research, development, and infrastructure. The Department of Energy's budget also covers $225,000,000 for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and $7,150,000 for the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve , ensuring national energy security. Significant funds are directed towards environmental cleanup, including $322,371,000 for Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup and $821,209,000 for the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund . The bill also provides $8,525,000,000 for Science activities and $300,000,000 for the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E) . For Atomic Energy Defense Activities , the bill allocates $22,068,542,000 for Weapons Activities , $2,084,844,000 for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation , and $2,393,692,000 for Naval Reactors . Defense Environmental Cleanup receives $6,555,922,000, and Other Defense Activities are funded at $1,170,000,000. The Power Marketing Administrations (Bonneville, Southeastern, Southwestern, Western Area) receive funds for operation and maintenance, with provisions for retaining revenues from power sales to offset expenses. General provisions for the Department of Energy impose strict notification requirements for grants, contracts, and significant funding changes, prohibiting the initiation of unfunded programs. The bill also includes specific policy directives, such as requiring independent oversight for high-hazard nuclear facilities and restricting the use of funds for certain construction projects without independent cost estimates. Notably, it prohibits the sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve products to entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and restricts access for non-U.S. citizens from Russia or China to nuclear weapons production facilities. Title IV appropriates funds for several Independent Agencies , including the Appalachian Regional Commission ($200,000,000), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board ($42,000,000), and the Delta Regional Authority ($32,000,000). The Denali Commission receives $18,000,000, and regional commissions like the Northern Border Regional Commission , Southeast Crescent Regional Commission , Southwest Border Regional Commission , and Great Lakes Authority are also funded. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) receives $878,104,000 for salaries and expenses, with a significant portion offset by licensing fees and other revenues. General provisions for independent agencies include specific compliance requirements for the NRC regarding Congressional requests for information and strict rules for reprogramming funds. Finally, Title V outlines General Provisions applicable across all titles, prohibiting the use of funds for lobbying, requiring computer networks to block pornography, and establishing conditions for the consolidated interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, requiring host state and local government consent.