Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill provides funding for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It includes money for the Corps of Engineers to handle river, harbor, and flood damage reduction projects. The Department of the Interior receives funds for water resources, the Central Utah Project, and the Bureau of Reclamation. The Department of Energy is allocated money for critical minerals, nuclear energy, and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Several independent agencies, such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and various regional commissions, are also funded. The bill includes various rules on how money can be moved or used by these agencies.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +8
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill allocates billions of dollars for science research and energy innovation technologies.
- Scored +7
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill prevents the enforcement of firearm prohibitions at specific water resource projects for law-abiding individuals.
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill allocates $190,000,000 for energy sector cybersecurity and emergency response activities.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
The bill continues funding for hydrocarbons and geothermal energy research, which supports fossil fuel industries.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Flood and Storm Protection: The bill provides money for flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration through the Corps of Engineers (Title I, Construction).
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Mississippi River Management: Specific funding is set aside for flood damage reduction projects in the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri (Title I, Mississippi River and Tributaries).
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Water Resource Management: The Bureau of Reclamation is funded for the management, development, and restoration of water and related natural resources (Title II, Bureau of Reclamation).
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Energy Innovation: Funding is provided for activities that advance critical minerals supply chains and accelerate next-sgeneration energy innovation technologies (Title III, Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation).
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Energy Security: The bill funds cybersecurity, energy security, and emergency response activities (Title III, Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response).
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Regional Development: Various regional commissions, such as the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Delta Regional Authority, receive funding to carry out their authorized programs (Title IV, Appalachian Regional Commission; Title IV, Delta Regional Authority).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Firearm Possession: The Secretary of the Army is prohibited from enforcing regulations that prevent individuals from possessing firearms at certain water resources development projects, provided the individual is not prohibited by law and follows state law (Title I, Sec. 108).
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Restrictions on Water Supply Studies: Funds cannot be used to carry out water supply reallocation studies under the Wolf Creek Dam, Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, project (Title I, Sec. 106).
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Environmental Protections for Dredged Material: Funds cannot be used for open lake placement of dredged material from Lake Erie or its tributaries unless there is a specific state water quality certification (Title I, Sec. 105).
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Restrictions on Nuclear Fuel Storage: Federal money cannot be used for agreements among private entities for consolidated interim storage of spent nuclear fuel until host state, local, and Indian tribal governments give formal consent (Title V, Sec. 504).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill prevents the enforcement of firearm prohibitions at specific water resource projects for law-abiding individuals. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill funds energy innovation and infrastructure projects that benefit commercial interests. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill funds regional commissions and water projects that support rural development. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for the Bureau of Reclamation's responsibilities to Native Americans. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill funds regional development commissions that support local communities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill provides significant funding for next-generation energy innovation and renewable energy research. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill funds aquatic ecosystem restoration and environmental cleanup activities. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill funds river and harbor construction and maintenance through the Corps of Engineers. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill continues funding for hydrocarbons and geothermal energy research, which supports fossil fuel industries.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill allocates billions of dollars for science research and energy innovation technologies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill allocates $190,000,000 for energy sector cybersecurity and emergency response activities. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill includes funding for various agencies, though it does not specifically target veterans' benefits.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to own guns? — The bill prohibits the Secretary of the Army from enforcing regulations that prevent lawful firearm possession at certain water resources projects.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides funding for various energy innovation and critical mineral activities that support industry growth.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes requirements for various agencies to submit reports to Congress.
- 6/23/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 5/22/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-667, by Mr. Fleischmann.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.
- Bill introduced.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-7250: To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
- 119-S-3635: Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act
- 119-HRES-1377: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.