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H.R. 6938Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

6 recorded actionsWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Tom Cole [R-OK-04]
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Committees: Appropriations Committee, Budget Committee
Latest action: Jan 23, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-74.

IntroducedJan 6, 2026
Passed the HouseJan 8, 2026
Passed the SenateJan 15, 2026
Sent to the PresidentJan 22, 2026
Became lawJan 23, 2026

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 6938 as introduced in House on Jan 6, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 69386 roll calls on this measure

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Jan 8, 2026Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveJan 15, 2026

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House Jan 8, 2026 · the primary vote

On Passage

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

Passed

397 Yea 28 Nay 6 not voting

Crossed both parties 28 of 425 voting members broke with their own party: 6 Democrats, 22 Republicans.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Who lobbied on H.R. 6938249 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 6938 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE, INC.filed by CONSERVATION PATHWAYS, LLC, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE, INC.

Budget/Appropriations · Natural Resources · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation6 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

ENBRIDGE (U.S.) INCIts PAC: Enbridge Inc. PAC

Energy/Nuclear · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Environment/Superfund · Natural Resources +3 more5 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL & MEDICAL PUBLISHERS (STM)filed by RADIUS ADVOCACY, LLC

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

Budget/Appropriations · Education · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Defense +2 more5 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLCfiled by CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC), ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Tobacco · Government Issues · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code4 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEfiled by BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Energy/Nuclear · Science/Technology +4 more4 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026Filing

BORREGO WATER DISTRICTfiled by BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Environment/Superfund · Natural Resources · Budget/Appropriations · Clean Air and Water (quality)4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

ENTERGY SERVICES LLCfiled by ENTERGY SERVICES, LLC, OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Budget/Appropriations · Energy/Nuclear · Environment/Superfund · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +3 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

FRAMATOME, INC. (FORMELY KNOWN AS AREVA, INC.)

Budget/Appropriations · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Defense · Energy/Nuclear +2 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBSfiled by UNIFIED SOLUTIONS, LLC

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Budget/Appropriations · Health Issues · Education +1 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

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