H.R. 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 — Project Euthyna

The public record · 119th Congress

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

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Forest Service, the Indian Health Service, and several related and independent agencies. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Other titles

the names this measure carries besides the one at the top of this page, each with the record's own label for it. The collection includes titles given to parts of a bill as well as to the whole.

Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text

Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text

Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text

Science Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text

Legislative history

H.R. 6938·House·Bill·Economics and Public Finance

Rep. Tom Cole(Republican-Oklahoma-4)

Jan 6, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jan 6, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 6, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 7, 2026

House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

Jan 7, 2026

House · FloorRule H. Res. 977 passed House.

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorUNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R. 6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205)

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938.

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorPursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 977, the Chair will put the question on retaining Division A of the bill, and then retaining Divisions B and C.

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on retaining Division A of H.R. 6938 and pursuant to H. Res. 977 the yeas and nays were ordered. The Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211)

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorMr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A.

Jan 8, 2026

House · Floor

On Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).Roll Call 5

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorMr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.

Jan 8, 2026

House · Floor

On Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).Roll Call 6

Jan 8, 2026

House · Floor

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)Roll Call 7

Jan 8, 2026

House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 8, 2026

SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026).

Jan 8, 2026

SenateRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.

Jan 8, 2026

Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119)

Jan 8, 2026

Senate · FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119)

Jan 12, 2026

Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)

Jan 12, 2026

Senate · Floor

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)Roll Call 7

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157)

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · FloorMotion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) made in Senate.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · FloorCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 4208 proposed by Senator Thune. (consideration: CR S157) To improve the bill.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 4209 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 4208. (consideration: CR S157) To improve the bill.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 4210 proposed by Senator Thune. (consideration: CR S157) To improve the bill.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 4211 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 4210 (the instructions of the motion to commit). (consideration: CR S157) To improve the bill.

Jan 13, 2026

Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 4212 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 4211. (consideration: CR S157) To improve the bill.

Jan 14, 2026

Senate · FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185-218)

Jan 14, 2026

Senate · AmendmentConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185)

Jan 14, 2026

Senate · AmendmentConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185)

Jan 14, 2026

Senate · AmendmentConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185)

Jan 14, 2026

Senate · AmendmentConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185)

Jan 14, 2026

Senate · AmendmentConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185)

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S227-249)

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · Floor

Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230)Roll Call 10

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · FloorMotion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the measure was invoked in Senate.

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · Floor

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.Roll Call 11

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · AmendmentConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S248)

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · AmendmentProposed amendment SA 4208 withdrawn in Senate.

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · AmendmentConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S248)

Jan 15, 2026

Senate · AmendmentSA 4209 fell when SA 4208 withdrawn.

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