H.R. 6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-01-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] |
| Policy area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-23 — Became Public Law No: 119-74. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-01-06):
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6938 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6938?
H.R. 6938 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6938 are available on congress.gov.
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