S. 3293: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-12-01 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-01 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-12 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-12-01):
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.
The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for
- Investigations;
- Planning, Engineering, and Design;
- Construction;
- Mississippi River and Tributaries;
- Operation and Maintenance;
- the Regulatory Program;
- the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program;
- Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies;
- Expenses;
- the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; and
- the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.
The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation.
The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;
- Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains;
- Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;
- Electricity;
- Grid Deployment;
- Nuclear Energy;
- Fossil Energy;
- Energy Projects;
- Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves;
- the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;
- the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve;
- the Energy Information Administration;
- Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;
- the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund;
- Science;
- Nuclear Waste Disposal;
- Technology Coordination and Commercialization;
- the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;
- the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;
- the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;
- the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program;
- Indian Energy Policy and Programs;
- Departmental Administration; and
- the Office of the Inspector General.
The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for
- Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,
- Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and
- the Power Marketing Administrations.
The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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 S. 3293 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3293?
S. 3293 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3293 are available on congress.gov.
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