Provide funding for federal energy and water infrastructure projects and research programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026?
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2026, known as H.R. 4553, has been on the Senate Legislative Calendar since September 9, 2025. The Senate must now vote on the bill to move it forward, but the need for 60 votes remains a significant hurdle. Historically, many bills that pass the House never receive a vote in the Senate, making it common for this type of legislation to stall.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
214–213
No action since September 2025
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4394 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4394 (118th) →Passed · Sep 4, 2025
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 passed the House 214–213.
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Who’s behind it
Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
