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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN)

Subcommittee Passage is Key First Step Toward the FY26 Energy and Water Becoming Law

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN)

Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, led by Energy and Water Appropriations Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27. Approval of Rep. Fleischmann’s FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations bill by the Appropriations Committee is a key step before the bill can be brought to the House Floor for a vote.

Energy and Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann said, “To achieve America’s new Golden Age, we must safeguard our national security, unleash American energy dominance, and increase economic prosperity for all our citizens. I am proud that, in tight fiscal times where every dollar spent must be scrutinized, the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill makes historic investments in our national security and nuclear deterrent, advances American leadership in deploying new nuclear technologies, provides robust funding for waterways infrastructure projects nationwide, reduces our reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals, unleashes American energy production, and stops wasteful, inflationary spending. This bill is the product of close collaboration with the Trump Administration and my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee, and I thank them for their strong support.”

House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) said, “This FY26 Energy and Water bill is focused on lowering energy costs and advancing affordable, reliable, and secure power for the nation. It recognizes that American energy dominance is essential to our economic strength, national security, and global leadership—fueling jobs, innovation, and resilience across every community. Further, we make clear to our adversaries that America will lead with strength built on domestic energy and critical mineral production. We also prioritize essential waterway, flood control, and ports and harbors projects. Chairman Fleischmann’s approach ensures a stronger future reinforced through cutting-edge technology, strategic use of abundant resources, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and I commend its full committee approval.”

Energy and Water Subcommittee Chairman Fleischmann’s opening remarks are available here.
Chairman Cole’s opening remarks are available here.

Fiscal Year 2026 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 $57.300 billion, which is $766.4 million below the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level. The defense portion of the allocation is $33.223 billion, and the non-defense portion of the allocation is $24.077 billion.

The bill prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that safeguard U.S. national security, unleash American energy dominance, and advance economic competitiveness.

Key Takeaways

Champions America’s nuclear deterrent and strengthens national security by: 

• Providing $20.662 billion for the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure.
• Providing $2.171 billion to support the U.S. Navy’s nuclear fleet by investing in infrastructure and new technologies to maintain America’s advantage over our adversaries.
• Providing $1.984 billion to reduce the danger of hostile nations or terrorist groups acquiring nuclear weapons.
• Prohibiting the sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Chinese Communist Party.
• Prohibiting access to U.S. nuclear weapons production facilities by citizens of China and Russia.
• Prohibiting the Department of Energy from providing financial assistance to any foreign entity of concern.
• Prohibiting the purchase of technology and telecommunications equipment from China and other adversaries.

Supports the Trump Administration and mandate of the American people by: 

• Codifying President Trump’s executive actions by prohibiting funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Critical Race Theory programs and ending federal censorship of free speech.
• Continuing the prohibition on funding for any discriminatory action against individuals advocating for traditional marriage.
• Allowing for the lawful carry of firearms on Corps of Engineers land.

Restores American energy dominance and bolsters the national economy by: 

• Supporting one of the largest investments focused on mining production technologies for critical minerals extraction in decades, reducing reliance on foreign sources.
• Robustly funding small modular reactor and advanced reactor demonstration projects, as well as increasing funding for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to expand capacity for the review, licensing, and oversight of new nuclear reactors.
  • These investments are key to regaining international dominance in the nuclear market and achieving the Trump Administration’s goal to expand nuclear energy capacity to 400 gigawatts by 2050.
• Facilitating the efficient transport of goods and commodities through improvements and maintenance of America’s ports and waterways.
• Increasing investments to develop new baseload geothermal energy sources to capitalize on our vast domestic resources.
• Maintaining funding for cybersecurity efforts that enable a resilient, reliable, and secure electric grid.

Safeguards American taxpayer dollars and preserves core functions by: 

• Eliminating the Biden-era Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations.
• Including no funds for the Department of Energy Office of Energy Justice and Equity.
• Refocusing applied energy technology program funding to ensure taxpayer resources are directed to the highest priority research and development efforts.
• Reducing global dependency on the U.S. for foreign nuclear reactor conversions.

During the markup, Committee Republicans also stood with the America First agenda and rejected Democrat amendments that would have: 

• Restricted the implementation of the America First agenda.
• Repealed reconciliation efforts that reformed green new scam climate initiatives.
• Sought to hamper enforcement efforts at Alligator Alcatraz.
• Promoted and advanced critical race theory.
• Allowed unapproved flags to be flown over federal facilities.
• Funded polarizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Exposed Americans to religious discrimination.
• Prohibited the implementation of certain President Trump executive orders.
• Increased taxpayer spending to unnecessary levels for certain programs.

Adopted Amendments 

• Fleischmann #1 (Manager’s Amendment) – Makes technical, bipartisan changes to the bill and report.
  • The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
• Clyde #1 – Addresses the collection and utilization of recreation fees.
  • The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
• Moore #2 – Increases funding for Regional Commissions.
  • The amendment was adopted by voice vote. 

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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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act:  

“Our world continues to be a dangerous and volatile place, and it remains critical we counter our adversaries by enhancing American military superiority and supporting the men and women of our armed forces as they fight for our freedoms. Today’s defense appropriations legislation accomplishes those goals by investing in badly needed air superiority programs including the new F-47 stealth fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II, and the MQ-25 Stingray refueling drone, all made right here in the greater St. Louis region.  It also includes strong funding for Missouri-made Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) and Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs), a remarkable and cost-effective capability that converts unguided bombs into highly accurate guided weapons. 

“The new Axis of Evil that is Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea has continued to threaten global stability and safety of Americans at home and abroad, and this legislation counters those deadly threats by strengthening missile warning systems, advancing next generation intelligence collection, and ensuring our military personnel and their families are appropriately compensated for the many sacrifices they make protecting our nation.  I was pleased my amendments to support the development of cutting-edge armor production and battery manufacturing made here in our community were included, and I thank my colleagues for their confidence in our Missouri ingenuity.”

Amendment Background

1. Supports $6 million for the Isostatic Advanced Armor Production program, which enables domestic development and production of stronger, lighter, and more flexible armor.
2. Supports $5 million for the Multifunctional Ballistic Battery, which supports testing and development of a consolidated Conformal Wearable Battery and Anti-Ballistic personnel armor plate.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3382, her Small Entity Update Act:

“My Small Entity Update Act will reform the SEC’s regulatory approach to make it easier for entrepreneurs across the country to achieve the American dream.   Small businesses can’t afford the extensive legal and regulatory expertise that large, multinational firms employ to comply with every regulation imposed by the government.  This bipartisan bill directs the SEC to assess the costs of compliance for small and growing businesses, ensuring that regulations placed on these businesses are not overly burdensome.  Congress must recognize that regulations have an outsized impact on smaller businesses that are just trying to grow, and my bill is a commonsense step forward that recognizes that fact.

“This is one of seven Capital Markets bills I was proud to usher out of Committee, and across the House Floor today.  This bipartisan package of legislation will ensure Main Street investors have more opportunities to save for their family’s future, a college education, and other vital investments.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the Financial Services Committee advanced her Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders (DEAL) Act:

“Small businesses and entrepreneurs drive innovation in communities throughout Missouri and our nation, but too often they have trouble accessing capital that will help them reach even greater heights.  My DEAL Act will take down the barriers facing them and support small businesses as they stimulate economic growth and support good-paying jobs.  I look forward to the House taking up this legislation as we work to remove unnecessary regulations that prevent innovators from reaching their full potential.” 

 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced legislation to block the Trump Administration from deploying federal law enforcement and armed forces against Americans. Merkley and Bonamici introduced the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act after the chaos in Los Angeles and in light of reports of increasing numbers of federal officers around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on South Macadam Avenue in Portland. White House Border Czar Tom Homan has also announced he is planning a visit to the city.

“Heavily armed, unidentified federal forces in unmarked vehicles grabbing protesters off the street are the actions of an authoritarian regime and have no place in our democratic republic,” said Senator Jeff Merkley. “We cannot allow these secret police tactics and attacks on our fundamental freedoms. The Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act is a critical step against a gross violation of Americans’ civil rights.”

“Oregonians remember the last time Donald Trump deployed unidentified federal officers to Portland,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “The forces sent to Oregon in 2020 inflamed tensions and increased danger to peaceful protestors and others in the area. This authoritarian behavior cannot be tolerated. I’m leading this legislation to protect Portland and cities across the country from occupation by unwanted federal law enforcement and armed forces.”

The Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act would limit the deployment of federal law enforcement officers or armed forces to a city unless the aid is requested by both the mayor and governor. The legislation also requires identifying information to be clearly displayed, prevents the use of unmarked vehicles in arrests, and more.

In 2020, Merkley and Bonamici first led the Senate and House introduction of the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act after unmarked federal forces grabbed protestors off the street in Portland.

The Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act:

• Requires that law enforcement or other members of an armed force display identifying information in a clearly visible fashion at all times, and prevents unmarked vehicles from being used in arrests;
• Limits federal agents’ crowd control activities to federal property and its immediate vicinity, unless their presence is specifically requested by both the mayor and governor;
• Requires disclosure on an agency website within 24 hours of deployments specifying the number of personnel and purposes of deployment; and
• Makes arrests in violation of these rules unlawful.

In addition to Merkley and Bonamici, the bill is cosponsored by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Judy Chu (CA-28), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), Lou Correa (CA-46), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Lateefah Simon (CA-12).

Full text of the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act can be found by clicking here as introduced in the Senate, and here as introduced in the House.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led the Oregon Democratic delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—to demand the Trump Administration reverse its abrupt cutoff of more than $73 million in federal education funds for Oregon, harming afterschool programs, specialized literacy programs, educator training, and support for English language learners at schools.

 

“Any withholding of these critical funds will negatively affect the State of Oregon’s efforts to increase academic outcomes for all our students, particularly our multilingual and migrant education students. It will undermine successful initiatives to recruit talented teachers and retain them in our schools, and it will undermine the ability for students to be taught in safe and secure environments. Additionally, withholding funds that support student learning through summer and after-school programs will undermine Oregon’s efforts to help all students thrive in their education,” wrote the lawmakers to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.

 

The Oregon delegation letter follows Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announcing the state joined a coalition of states to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s freezing of these federal education funds. The Administration this week also moved to fire 1,400 Education Department employees, impacting the agency’s ability to perform essential functions such as distributing financial aid and essential federal dollars.

 

“Oregon’s school districts are dedicated and efficient stewards of federal dollars, leveraging funds from [these grant programs] to improve student outcomes and serve Oregon’s student population,” they continued. “For example, Neah-Kah-Nie School District in rural Tillamook County uses ESEA Title II, Part A dollars to fund literacy interventionists in their rural elementary schools so students struggling with reading, writing, and comprehension get targeted support. Without Title II dollars, Portland Public Schools, Oregon’s largest school district serving more than 44,000 students, will lose the ability to provide critical professional development and support for teachers working in low-income schools with challenging student needs.”

 

The lawmakers stressed, “In addition, Hood River Valley School District uses a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant under ESEA Title IV to administer academic support in after-school programs at four Title I schools across this rural region. Similarly, Umatilla School District uses the funds for an after-school program that supports extended learning for roughly half of its K-12 students and provides an opportunity for the students to participate in robotics and a variety of STEAM-focused classes.”

 

Merkley and Wyden also previously joined 30 Senate colleagues to demand OMB Director Vought and Secretary McMahon immediately release nearly $7 billion in frozen funding for K-12 schools and adult literacy programs nationwide.

 

“We respectfully demand that you abide by the law and immediately release this previously appropriated funding. Oregon’s students are counting on you and so are we,” the lawmakers directed.

 

Full text of the Oregon delegation’s letter can be found HERE.

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

WASHINGTON, DC [7/17/25] –Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced bipartisan legislation to support manufactured housing communities. 

The Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Act would help preserve and revitalize manufactured housing by making permanent the PRICE grant program, which funds eligible home improvements and neighborhood upgrades.

“We need more affordable housing in every corner of NW Oregon,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “Manufactured housing is often the most affordable option, but many of these communities need investments in infrastructure like water and sewer systems to continue providing a quality place to live. The PRICE Act will help increase the supply of affordable manufactured housing and improve existing communities.” 

“Manufactured home communities represent a vital lifeline for countless American families seeking affordable housing options, particularly in areas with limited multi-family housing. The bipartisan Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Act ensures these communities receive the necessary support for infrastructure improvements that will enhance the quality of life for residents,” said. Rep. Bacon. “I am pleased to co-lead this initiative establishing a permanent HUD grant program to preserve manufactured home communities, making them viable and affordable housing options for families across Nebraska and throughout the nation.” 

The legislation is endorsed by ROC USA.

“We are so grateful for the leadership of Congresswoman Bonamici and Congressman Bacon for hearing their constituents and addressing critical needs in manufactured home communities,” said ROC USA President Emily Thaden. “In addition to spurring new housing supply with manufactured homes, the PRICE program will ensure these neighborhoods have resources to maintain resilient and healthy infrastructure just like any other community.”

The full text of the PRICE Act can be found here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brendan Boyle (13th District of Pennsylvania)

WASHINGTON, DC — The Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University has named Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA‑02) the most effective Democratic member of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation. As the top Democrat on the powerful House Budget Committee, Boyle plays a key role in shaping the nation’s economic priorities, leveraging that position to protect critical programs and deliver real investments for Pennsylvania families.

“My top priority in Congress has always been getting real results for the people I represent, regardless of party,” said Congressman Boyle. “I’m proud of this recognition from the Center for Effective Lawmaking and I’ll keep working every day to deliver for the people of Pennsylvania.”

The Center’s rankings are based on a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of legislative activity, including bill sponsorship, progress through committee, and bills signed into law. Congressman Boyle earned the top effectiveness score among Pennsylvania Democrats in the House—reflecting his leadership, productivity, and commitment to delivering results.

The Center’s full rankings are available here. 

A high-resolution headshot of Congressman Boyle is available here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released a statement supporting North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s lawsuit to release $6.2 billion in Congressionally authorized federal education funds, including $12 million for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), currently being withheld by the Trump Administration.

“I applaud Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Superintendent Mo Green for standing up for North Carolina students, teachers, and schools,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Recklessly withholding these federal education funds has placed CMS in an untenable position: understaff our classrooms or incur millions of dollars in debt. Either option is a disservice to and betrayal of our students. I will continue fighting at the federal level for these funds to be released and am grateful to see AG Jackson use his office to do the same.”

On July 11, Rep. Adams co-led a 150 House Democrat letter to the Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget calling for information on why these funds have been withheld and when they will be released.

For press inquiries, contact Congresswoman Adams Communications Director Kaleb Harmon by email at kaleb.harmon@mail.house.gov.