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House bill · H.R. 6938 (119th Congress)

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 23, 2026

Sponsor: Tom Cole (U.S. Representative, OK-4, Republican)

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Summary

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.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Appropriations · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on the Budget · U.S. House of Representatives, Senate Committee on Appropriations · U.S. Senate, Senate Committee on the Budget · U.S. Senate.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: On the Cloture Motion

    U.S. SenateJan 15, 2026Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

    (85) (14) (0) (1)

  • Vote: On Passage of the Bill

    U.S. SenateJan 15, 2026Result: Bill Passed

    (82) (15) (0) (3)

  • Vote: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    U.S. SenateJan 12, 2026Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to

    (80) (13) (0) (7)

  • Vote: On Passage

    U.S. HouseJan 8, 2026Result: Passed

    (397) (28) (0) (6)

  • Vote: On Retaining Division A

    U.S. HouseJan 8, 2026Result: Passed

    (375) (47) (0) (9)

  • Vote: On Retaining Divisions B and C

    U.S. HouseJan 8, 2026Result: Passed

    (419) (6) (0) (6)

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Full history

  1. Jan 23, 2026

    Enacted

    Became Public Law No: 119-74.

  2. Jan 23, 2026

    Enacted

    Became Public Law No: 119-74.

    U.S. House

  3. Jan 23, 2026

    Signed

    Signed by President.

    President

  4. Jan 22, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    Presented to President.

    President

  5. Jan 15, 2026

    Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    U.S. Senate

Show full history (16 earlier events)
  1. Jan 15, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.

    U.S. Senate

  2. Jan 14, 2026

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S185-218)

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185-218)

    U.S. Senate

  3. Jan 13, 2026

    Cloture Motion on the Measure Presented in Senate.

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.

    U.S. Senate

  4. Jan 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157)

    U.S. Senate

  5. Jan 12, 2026

    Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to the Measure Invoked in Senate by Yea-nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (cr S128)

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)

    U.S. Senate

  6. Jan 8, 2026

    Cloture Motion on the Motion to Proceed to the Measure Presented in Senate. (cr S119)

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119)

    U.S. Senate

  7. Jan 8, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 6938.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  8. Jan 8, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Jan 8, 2026

    Mr. Cole Moved on Retaining Divisions b and C.

    Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.

  10. Jan 8, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  11. Jan 8, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026).

    U.S. Senate

  12. Jan 7, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Rule H. Res. 977 passed House.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  13. Jan 7, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  14. Jan 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  15. Jan 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  16. Jan 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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