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H.R. 4553: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Passed HouseSep 4, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 21, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 4, 2025, 214–213
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Jul 21, 2025

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.

The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for

  • Investigations,
  • Construction,
  • Mississippi River and Tributaries,
  • Operation and Maintenance,
  • the Regulatory Program,
  • Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies,
  • Expenses,
  • the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and
  • the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.
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The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation.

The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including

  • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;
  • Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;
  • Electricity;
  • Grid Deployment;
  • Nuclear Energy;
  • Fossil Energy;
  • Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves;
  • the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;
  • the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve;
  • the Energy Information Administration;
  • Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;
  • the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund;
  • Science;
  • Nuclear Waste Disposal;
  • the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;
  • the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;
  • the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;
  • the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program;
  • Indian Energy Policy and Programs;
  • Departmental Administration; and
  • the Office of the Inspector General.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for

  • Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,
  • Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and
  • the Power Marketing Administrations.

The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 4, 2025

On Passage

Passed 214–213

Yea 214majority 214Nay 213

  • Democrats0 yea, 209 nay
  • Republicans213 yea, 4 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Scott Perry (R-PA), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Tom McClintock (R-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) voted Nay

See how all 427 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 214

Republicans (213)

Independents (1)

Nay 213

Republicans (4) broke with their party

Democrats (209)

Not voting 4

Republicans (1)

Democrats (3)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 4, 2025. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

13 votes on this bill

Showing 7 of 13 roll calls

  • Sep 4, 2025HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 214–213
    Roll call 239 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats020903
    Republicans213401
    Independents1000
    Total21421304

    House roll call 239: On Passage. Passed.

    4 crossed party lines: 4 Republicans

    How each member voted (431)
  • Sep 4, 2025HouseMotion to recommitFailed, yea-nay 209–218
    Roll call 238 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats209003
    Republicans021701
    Independents0100
    Total20921804

    House roll call 238: On Motion to Recommit. Failed.

    How each member voted (431)
  • Sep 4, 2025HouseH.Amdt. 76, SchweikertRejected, yea-nay 76–351
    Roll call 237 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats021005
    Republicans7614004
    Independents0100
    Total7635109

    House roll call 237: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed.

    Amendment by David Schweikert (R-AZ)

    76 crossed party lines: 76 Republicans

    How each member voted (436)
  • Sep 4, 2025HouseH.Amdt. 75, PerryRejected, yea-nay 127–297
    Roll call 236 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats020906
    Republicans1278706
    Independents0100
    Total127297012

    House roll call 236: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed.

    Amendment by Scott Perry (R-PA)

    88 crossed party lines: 87 Republicans, 1 Independent

    How each member voted (436)
  • Sep 4, 2025HouseH.Amdt. 74, PerryRejected, yea-nay 120–302
    Roll call 235 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats020708
    Republicans1209406
    Independents0100
    Total120302014

    House roll call 235: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed.

    Amendment by Scott Perry (R-PA)

    95 crossed party lines: 94 Republicans, 1 Independent

    How each member voted (436)
  • Sep 3, 2025HouseH.Amdt. 73, PerryRejected, yea-nay 120–307
    Roll call 234 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats021104
    Republicans1209505
    Independents0100
    Total12030709

    House roll call 234: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed.

    Amendment by Scott Perry (R-PA)

    96 crossed party lines: 95 Republicans, 1 Independent

    How each member voted (436)
  • Sep 3, 2025HouseH.Amdt. 72, PerryRejected, yea-nay 127–299
    Roll call 233 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats021104
    Republicans1278706
    Independents0100
    Total127299010

    House roll call 233: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed.

    Amendment by Scott Perry (R-PA)

    88 crossed party lines: 87 Republicans, 1 Independent

    How each member voted (436)

Amendments

16 offered

Showing 4 of 16 amendments

  • H.Amdt. 76David Schweikert R-AZFailedSep 4, 2025Sep 4, 2025: On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 351 (Roll no. 237).
  • H.Amdt. 75Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 4, 2025Sep 4, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 297 (Roll no. 236).
  • H.Amdt. 74Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 4, 2025Sep 4, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 302 (Roll no. 235).
  • H.Amdt. 73Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 307 (Roll no. 234).
  • H.Amdt. 72Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 299 (Roll no. 233).
  • H.Amdt. 71Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 303 (Roll no. 232).
  • H.Amdt. 70Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 306 (Roll no. 231).
  • H.Amdt. 69Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 286 (Roll no. 230).
  • H.Amdt. 68Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 347 (Roll no. 229).
  • H.Amdt. 67Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 285 (Roll no. 228).
  • H.Amdt. 66Scott Perry R-PAFailedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 235 (Roll no. 227).
  • H.Amdt. 65Rich McCormick R-GAAgreedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the McCormick amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 64H. Griffith R-VAAgreedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Griffith amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 63Charles Fleischmann R-TNAgreedSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025: On agreeing to the Fleischmann amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • S.Amdt. 4353Katie Britt R-ALNo outcomeMar 5, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4301Katie Britt R-ALNo outcomeFeb 12, 2026

Who scored on this bill

5,432 points earned
  1. 1Charles Fleischmann R-TN SponsorPassed House; 8 maverick votes; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed11 events+100
  2. 2Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA10 maverick votes10 events+60
  3. 3Cliff Bentz R-OR9 maverick votes9 events+54
  4. 3Ken Calvert R-CA9 maverick votes9 events+54
  5. 3Mike Haridopolos R-FL9 maverick votes9 events+54
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History

  1. Sep 4, 2025Passed the House, 214–213.
  2. Jul 21, 2025Introduced in the House by Charles Fleischmann.
Show the full action history (52 actions)
  1. Sep 10, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
  2. Sep 9, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  3. Sep 8, 2025Received in the Senate.
  4. Sep 4, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)
  5. Sep 4, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  6. Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  7. Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  8. Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  9. Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  10. Sep 4, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  11. Sep 4, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  12. Sep 4, 2025The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.
  13. Sep 4, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  14. Sep 4, 2025The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  15. Sep 4, 2025Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)
  16. Sep 4, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  17. Sep 4, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).
  18. Sep 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
  19. Sep 4, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
  20. Sep 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Sep 3, 2025Rules 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.
  22. Sep 3, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)
  23. Sep 3, 2025Rule 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.
  24. Sep 3, 2025House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.
  25. Sep 3, 2025The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  26. Sep 3, 2025GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.
  27. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  28. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  29. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  30. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  31. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  32. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  33. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  34. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  35. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  36. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  37. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  38. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  39. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  40. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  41. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  42. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  43. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  44. Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - 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.
  45. Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  46. Sep 3, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)
  47. Sep 3, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  48. Sep 3, 2025Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
  49. Sep 3, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  50. Sep 3, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
  51. Jul 21, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.
  52. Jul 21, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.