Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
May 22, 2026
Introduced: May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
Introduced: May 22, 2026
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Summary
Gives money to federal agencies for water projects, energy research, nuclear security, and environmental cleanup for the 2027 fiscal year.
What problem does this solve?
Government agencies handling water, energy, and nuclear safety need money each year to do their jobs. This bill gives them the funding they need to operate for the 2027 fiscal year.
What does this bill do?
Funds Army Corps of Engineers water projects
Provides over $9 billion to the Army Corps of Engineers for investigating, building, and maintaining rivers, harbors, and flood control projects across the country.
Allocates billions for nuclear weapons activities
Appropriates over $22 billion to the National Nuclear Security Administration for its Weapons Activities program, which maintains the nation's nuclear stockpile.
Redirects infrastructure funds to nuclear energy
Transfers $2.775 billion from funds previously designated for carbon infrastructure and clean energy to support advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects.
Allows firearms on federal water projects
Prohibits using funds to stop individuals from carrying firearms at water resources development projects, as long as it complies with state law.
Blocks sale of reserve oil to China
Forbids selling petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity controlled by the Chinese Communist Party or for export to China.
Halts clean energy rule for federal buildings
Prevents the Department of Energy from implementing a rule that would require clean energy standards for new and renovated federal buildings.
Funds Department of Energy science programs
Provides $8.5 billion for the Department of Energy's Office of Science for basic research and the operation of national laboratories.
Funds environmental cleanup of defense sites
Allocates over $6.5 billion for the cleanup of sites contaminated by past atomic energy defense activities.
Who does this affect?
- Federal energy and water agencies
- Energy industry contractors and researchers
- Communities near federal water projects
What is the real world impact?
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Provides essential annual government funding
Fulfills the constitutional duty of Congress to fund federal agencies, ensuring the Department of Energy, Corps of Engineers, and others can continue their operations for the fiscal year.
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Redirects funds to boost nuclear energy
Transfers over $2.7 billion from previously approved clean energy and carbon management programs to fund advanced nuclear reactor projects, signaling a major shift in energy priorities.
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Uses a funding bill to enact policy changes
Includes provisions that are not directly about funding, such as allowing firearms on certain federal water projects and blocking a rule for clean energy in new federal buildings.
When does this start?
The funding in this bill is for the fiscal year 2027, but it also sets several deadlines for reports to Congress shortly after it becomes law.
Report on Repurposed Nuclear Funds
Within 15 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary of Energy must send a report to Congress detailing the funds transferred to nuclear energy programs.
Baseline Funding Report
Within 60 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary of the Army must submit a report to Congress establishing the baseline funding levels for applying transfer authorities.
Bureau of Reclamation Reprogramming Report
The Bureau of Reclamation must submit its first quarterly report on reprogrammed funds no later than 60 days after the bill becomes law.