Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
House Passes 2026 Energy and Water Bill With $20.7B for Nuclear Weapons, DEI Funding Ban
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
214–213
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Section 505 bans all funds from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which often include LGBTQ workplace protections and training. Section 506 prohibits using any funds to take 'discriminatory action' against anyone who speaks or acts based on a belief that marriage should be between one man and one woman, effectively shielding opposition to same-sex marriage from any consequences in federally funded contexts. Section 508 bans flying any flag other than the U.S. flag, government seals, or POW/MIA flags at federal facilities, which would prohibit Pride flags.
Activities
State Impacts
Milestones
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Received in the Senate.
The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
Vote Results
13 votesOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Rules Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 93, the amendment printed in part A of House Report 119-2 is considered as adopted.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 119-2 to delay the enactment of this bill until the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General each certify that the bill will lead to a reduction in overdose deaths.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Rules Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 161, the amendment printed in House Report 119-5 is considered adopted.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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