Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 25.
Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) said, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water appropriations bill 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, supporting the Nuclear Navy, 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. The bill strengthens America’s energy security by prioritizing research and development in advanced nuclear and other baseload energy sources, securing critical domestic supply chains, and fully funding programs that help deliver affordable energy for the American people. I thank my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee for their collaboration and strong support in advancing this critical legislation.”
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "American energy dominance underpins our economic strength, national security, and global leadership – fueling jobs, innovation, and fortitude across every community. The just-approved FY27 Energy and Water bill bolsters energy sources, energy technology, and energy growth. It advances ingenuity and discoveries that will shape the future. And it prioritizes essential waterway, flood control, and ports and harbors projects that will support U.S. communities. Importantly, security and defense remain central to this legislation – with critical investments that strengthen our nuclear deterrent and counter our adversaries. Chairman Fleischmann’s approach ensures a stronger future by unleashing abundant U.S. resources, advancing cutting-edge technology, and reinforcing America’s strategic advantages."
Subcommittee Chairman Fleischmann's opening remarks are available here.
Chairman Cole's opening remarks are available here.
Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 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.
During the markup, Committee Republicans also stood with the America First agenda and rejected Democrat amendments that would have:
Adopted Amendments
Bill text, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
Bill report, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
A table of included Community Project Funding requests is available here.
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