Bill119th CongressSigned into Law

H.R. 6938

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

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Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Economics and Public Finance
Latest Action
Jan 23, 2026

Sponsor

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

Republican·OK-4
Bioguide ID: C001053
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Cole
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Cosponsors
2
Committees
45
Actions
74
Amendments
7
Related Bills
248
Subjects
1
Summaries
31
Titles
5
Text Versions
Law Details
Law Type
Public Law
Law Number
119-74

Bill Details

Update Date
Apr 10, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
6,938
Congress
119
Introduced Date
Jan 6, 2026
Policy Area
Economics and Public Finance
Is Law
Yes
Jan 23, 2026President

Became Public Law No: 119-74.

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Jan 23, 2026BecameLaw36000

Became Public Law No: 119-74.

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Jan 23, 2026President

Signed by President.

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Jan 23, 2026BecameLaw36000

Signed by President.

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Jan 22, 2026Floor

Presented to President.

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Jan 22, 2026President28000

Presented to President.

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Jan 15, 2026Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Jan 15, 2026Floor

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

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Jan 15, 2026Floor17000

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

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Jan 15, 2026Floor

Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the motion was invoked in Senate.

Source: Senate

Jan 15, 2026Floor

Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230)

Source: Senate

Jan 15, 2026Floor

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S227-249)

Source: Senate

Jan 14, 2026Floor

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

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Jan 13, 2026Floor

Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.

Source: Senate

Jan 13, 2026Floor

Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) made in Senate.

Source: Senate

Jan 13, 2026Floor

Measure laid before Senate by motion.

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Jan 13, 2026Floor

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

Source: Senate

Jan 13, 2026Floor

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

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Jan 12, 2026Floor

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

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Jan 12, 2026Floor

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)

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Jan 8, 2026Floor

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

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Jan 8, 2026Floor

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119)

Source: Senate

Jan 8, 2026Calendars

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.

Source: Senate

Jan 8, 2026Calendars

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

Source: Senate

Jan 8, 2026FloorH38310

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

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH37100

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

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Jan 8, 2026Floor8000

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

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH36610

On Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH36600

Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH36610

On Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH36600

Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A.

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH30000

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211)

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on retaining Division A of H.R. 6938 and pursuant to H. Res. 977 the yeas and nays were ordered. The Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 977, the Chair will put the question on retaining Division A of the bill, and then retaining Divisions B and C.

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH35000

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

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

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

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.

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Jan 8, 2026FloorH30000

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205)

Source: House floor actions

Jan 8, 2026FloorH8D000

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R. 6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.

Source: House floor actions

Jan 7, 2026FloorH1L220

Rule H. Res. 977 passed House.

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Jan 7, 2026FloorH1L210

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.

Source: House floor actions

Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralH11100

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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Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralH11100

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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Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

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Jan 6, 2026IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

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Introduced in House· Jan 6, 20260

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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House· Standing

Appropriations Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAlabamaAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlternative and renewable resourcesAmerican SamoaAppalachian Regional CommissionAppropriationsAquatic ecologyArizonaArkansasArms control and nonproliferationArmy Corps of EngineersArt, artists, authorshipAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherBirdsBuilding constructionCaliforniaCensus and government statisticsChild healthChild safety and welfareChinaCoalColoradoCommemorative events and holidaysCommission of Fine ArtsCommission on Civil RightsCommunity life and organizationCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCultural exchanges and relationsDams and canalsData collection, sharing, protectionDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety BoardDelta Regional AuthorityDenali CommissionDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of JusticeDepartment of the InteriorDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and health-based discriminationDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Evidence and witnessesExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Federal Prison Industries, Inc.Federal-Indian relationsFirearms and explosivesFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesFloods and storm protectionFloridaForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGeography and mappingGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGreat LakesGuamHate crimesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesHuman traffickingHumanities programs fundingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesHydrology and hydrographyIdahoIllinoisImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceKentuckyLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesLease and rental servicesLegal Services CorporationLegal fees and court costsLife, casualty, property insuranceLighting, heating, coolingLouisianaMaineMammalsMarine Mammal CommissionMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarshall IslandsMarylandMedical researchMental healthMicronesiaMiningMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority educationMissing personsMississippiMissouriMontanaMonuments and memorialsMotor vehiclesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Capital Planning CommissionNational Foundation on the Arts and the HumanitiesNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Science FoundationNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew York StateNorth CarolinaNorthern Mariana IslandsNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Nuclear Waste Technical Review BoardNuclear powerNuclear weaponsOffice of the U.S. Trade RepresentativeOhioOil and gasOregonOrganized crimePalauParks, recreation areas, trailsPennsylvaniaPerforming artsPollution liabilityPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRadioactive wastes and releasesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentScience and engineering educationSeafoodSeashores and lakeshoresSex offensesSmithsonian InstitutionSmuggling and traffickingSolid waste and recyclingSouth CarolinaSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellitesSpecialized courtsState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsSupply chainTelecommunication rates and feesTennesseeTexasTrade restrictionsTransportation costsU.S. Holocaust Memorial CouncilU.S. International Trade CommissionU.S. Sentencing CommissionU.S. and foreign investmentsU.S. historyU.S. territories and protectoratesUser charges and feesUtahVermontVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationViolent crimeVirgin IslandsVirginiaWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWashington StateWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supplyWest VirginiaWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorld history

Enrolled Bill

Engrossed in House

Jan 8, 2026

Placed on Calendar Senate

Jan 8, 2026

Introduced in House

Jan 6, 2026

Public Law

Jan 24, 2026