Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) said, "This bill strengthens our nation’s energy security, prioritizing research and development efforts on baseload energy sources and maintaining funding for programs that deliver affordable energy prices for Americans. That’s a priority for which we can all find common ground... In support of the Administration’s focus on ensuring our nation makes efficient use of its vast fossil fuel resources, the bill makes strong investments to continue to secure our domestic supply chain of critical minerals and reduce reliance on foreign sources."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "Under President Trump’s leadership, we are once again focused on resources that support our nation’s ability to out-innovate, out-build, and out-power the world. This bill reflects that agenda in every way. It advances activities to further unleash domestic production of critical minerals and reduce reliance on foreign supply. It unlocks technological innovation to propel advancements for the future – including support for the White House’s Genesis Mission. And it provides robust funding for high-priority inland and coastal navigation, flood control, and drought resilience projects. Importantly, this legislation also makes us more secure. With a focus on strengthening baseload energy sources and advancing nuclear capabilities, we reinforce American energy security. We also prioritize cybersecurity efforts that enable a resilient electric grid – and we bolster our national defense by modernizing the nuclear weapons stockpile and supporting the nuclear navy."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
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.
A table of included Community Project Funding requests is available here.
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