⬥H.R.6938; Funding for DoC, DoJ, NASA, NSF, USACE, DoE, DoI, EPA, Forest Service, IHS, and more.

Christopher Smith 27 January 2026

Bill H.R. 6938 - 'Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026' was signed into law late last week on the 23rd. A summary of the bill as seen on congress.gov;

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.

CONGRESS.GOV, H.R. 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 was signed into law late last week on the 23rd. A summary of the bill as seen on congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6938