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Congress·Enacted·H.R. 6938

Trump Signs Government Funding Law Covering FBI, NASA, and EPA Through 2026

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

Also known as: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress Secures 2026 Funding for Water, Energy, and Nuclear Defense
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Signed Into Law

This legislation has been enacted.

Legislative Progress

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397–28

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82–15

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Key Points

  • This law provides the money needed to run several major parts of the government through September 2026. It ensures that agencies like the FBI, NASA, and the National Park Service have the funds they need to keep operating and serving the public.

    From policy text

    “The following sums in this Act are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.”
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  • The bill includes $10.6 billion for the FBI to investigate crimes and $2.5 billion for the Drug Enforcement Administration. It also sets aside $720 million for programs that help prevent and prosecute violence against women.

    From policy text

    “For necessary expenses of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States, $10,609,456,000”
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  • For science and space fans, NASA receives billions of dollars for space exploration and research. This includes $7.7 billion for the program working to send humans back to the moon and eventually to Mars.

    From policy text

    “space flight, spacecraft control, and communications activities; program management; personnel and related costs, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States Code; travel expenses; purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft, $7,783,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027”
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  • The plan also focuses on the environment and infrastructure. It provides billions for the EPA to help states improve drinking water systems and funds the Army Corps of Engineers to manage flood protection and keep shipping ports open.

    From policy text

    “For expenses necessary for the operation, maintenance, and care of existing river and harbor, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and related projects authorized by law; providing security for infrastructure owned or operated by the Corps, including administrative buildings and laboratories; maintaining harbor channels provided by a State, municipality, or other public agency that serve essential navigation needs of general commerce, where authorized by law;”
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  • Native American communities will see significant support, with funding for the Indian Health Service and programs that manage tribal lands and education. This helps provide healthcare and school repairs for many people living on tribal lands.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

17 milestones40 actions
Jan 23, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-74.

Jan 23, 2026

Signed by President.

Jan 22, 2026House

Presented to President.

Jan 15, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jan 15, 2026Senate

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

Vote Results

6 votes
HousePassedJan 8, 2026

On Retaining Division A

375
47
Democrat
204 – 7 · 2
Republican
171 – 40 · 7
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HousePassedJan 8, 2026

On Retaining Divisions B and C

419
6
Democrat
209 – 3 · 1
Republican
210 – 3 · 5
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HousePassedPassageJan 8, 2026

On Passage

397
28
Democrat
206 – 6 · 1
Republican
191 – 22 · 5
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Related Bills

7 bills
S. 2354Related bill

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Jul 17 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.

H.R. 4754Related bill

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Jul 24 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.

H.R. 5342Related bill

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Sep 12 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.

H.Res. 977Procedurally related

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Jan 7 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 4553Related bill

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Sep 10 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

S. 3293Related bill

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Dec 1 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

S. 2431Related bill

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Jul 24 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 6938
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-74.

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