Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann said, "I am proud of the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water appropriations bill, which responsibly invests taxpayer dollars to accelerate American energy dominance, strengthen our economic prosperity, and safeguard U.S. national security. This legislation builds on the successes of prior years by continuing the modernization of our nation’s nuclear deterrent, pushing the frontiers of science and technology, unleashing more abundant and reliable energy to power our communities, and improving the coastal and inland waterways that connect our nation and link us to the global economy. We strengthen America’s energy security by prioritizing research and development in baseload energy, securing critical domestic supply chains, and sustaining programs that help deliver affordable energy for the American people. I am particularly encouraged by the resurgence of American nuclear energy, which will provide reliable, affordable electricity, drive reindustrialization, and power the AI-driven future. We are entering the dawn of artificial intelligence – transforming entire sectors, revolutionizing daily life, and reshaping the global order. It gives me great confidence that the Department of Energy and our National Laboratory System are leading the way to ensure the United States remains the world leader in the science and technology that underpin our economy and national security. The bill supports the Trump Administration’s Genesis Mission, harnessing high-performance computing and artificial intelligence to tackle some of our nation’s most complex scientific challenges. I thank my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee for their collaboration and strong support in advancing this critical legislation."
Chairman Tom Cole said, "American ingenuity has always been fueled by an unparalleled curiosity that turns the unknown into discoveries that shape the future. Energy dominance, and its technological underpinnings, has always been central to U.S. strength, prosperity, and leadership. The FY27 Energy and Water bill bolsters energy sources, energy technology, and energy growth. It strengthens our nuclear deterrent, reinforcing the defense and strategic advantages that keep America safe and secure. And it invests in President Trump’s visionary leadership by prioritizing domestic critical minerals and baseload energy sources. Investments in inland and coastal navigation, flood control, and drought resilience projects further protect public safety and keep American commerce moving. Chairman Fleischmann has delivered a measure grounded in the understanding that affordable, reliable, and secure energy remains the engine driving American innovation for decades to come."
Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $58.5 billion, which is $461 million above the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level. The defense portion of the allocation is $35 billion, and the non-defense portion of the allocation is $23.5 billion.
The bill prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that safeguard U.S. national security, unleash American energy dominance, and advance economic prosperity.
Key Takeaways
Champions America’s nuclear deterrent and strengthens national security by:
Supports the Trump Administration and mandate of the American people by:
Restores American energy dominance and bolsters the national economy by:
Safeguards American taxpayer dollars and preserves core functions by:
A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.
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