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H.R. 9055 · HOUSE4d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9065 · HOUSE4d
To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1329 · HOUSE4d
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9064 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily increase the capital gains exclusion for any qualifying senior who sells a principal residence during a qualifying year, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9078 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include reporting requirements of felony convictions related to animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9080 · HOUSE4d
To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be…
H.R. 9082 · HOUSE4d
To prohibit the use of prediction markets by Department of Defense personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 107 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1330 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9048 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9066 · HOUSE4d
To authorize the Attorney General to establish a hate crime prevention grant, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9070 · HOUSE4d
To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9072 · HOUSE4d
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 9075 · HOUSE4d
Tax the Grift Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9053 · HOUSE4d
To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be…
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119th Congress · H.R. 6938 · Final

Science Appropriations Act, 2026

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.

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COLE:H.R. 6938.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The principal constitutional authority for this legislationis clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution ofthe United States (the appropriation power), which states:``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but inConsequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . .'' Inaddition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of theConstitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congressshall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. . .'' Together, these specific constitutional provisionsestablish the congressional power of the purse, grantingCongress the authority to appropriate funds, to determinetheir purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to setforth terms and conditions governing their use.[Page H12]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] · [R-OK-4] · C001053
    Rep-OK-4 current · 12 terms · @TomColeOK04 · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Tom Cole
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Tom
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1949-04-28
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Committee memberships (1)

  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · Chair · rank 1 · site

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  • 711 SW. D Ave., Suite 201, Lawton, OK, 73501 · 580-357-2131 · fax 580-357-7477 · 34.6044481,-98.3995211
  • 3219 Rock Creek Rd., Suite 125, Norman, OK, 73072 · 405-329-6500 · fax 405-321-7369 · 35.2481222,-97.3950727
  • 100 E. 13th St., Suite 213, Ada, OK, 74820 · 580-436-5375 · fax 580-436-5451 · 34.7723614,-96.6790693

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2026
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COLE, TOM
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2026
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$3,210,606.69
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$2,195,220.47
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  • Budget Committee [House Standing]
    2026-01-06T23:30:10ZReferred To
  • Appropriations Committee [House Standing]
    2026-01-06T23:30:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (45)

  • 2026-01-23PresidentE40000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-74.
  • 2026-01-23BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-74.
  • 2026-01-23PresidentE30000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-01-23BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-01-22FloorE20000via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-01-22President28000via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-01-15Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-01-15Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.
    VoteSenate roll 11 — source
  • 2026-01-15Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.
    VoteSenate roll 11 — source
  • 2026-01-15Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the motion was invoked in Senate.
  • 2026-01-15Floorvia Senate
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230)
    VoteSenate roll 10 — source
  • 2026-01-15Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S227-249)
  • 2026-01-14Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185-218)
  • 2026-01-13Floorvia Senate
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
  • 2026-01-13Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) made in Senate.
  • 2026-01-13Floorvia Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  • 2026-01-13Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157)
  • 2026-01-13Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
  • 2026-01-12Floorvia Senate
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)
    VoteSenate roll 7 — source
  • 2026-01-12Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)
  • 2026-01-08Floorvia Senate
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119)
  • 2026-01-08Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119)
  • 2026-01-08Calendarsvia Senate
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.
  • 2026-01-08Calendarsvia Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026).
  • 2026-01-08 15:11:24FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-01-08 15:11:23FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)
    VoteHouse roll 7 — source
  • 2026-01-08 15:11:23Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)
    VoteHouse roll 7 — source
  • 2026-01-08 15:04:09FloorH36610via House floor actions
    On Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).
    VoteHouse roll 6 — source
  • 2026-01-08 14:58:06FloorH36600via House floor actions
    Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.
  • 2026-01-08 14:58:00FloorH36610via House floor actions
    On Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).
    VoteHouse roll 5 — source
  • 2026-01-08 14:31:48FloorH36600via House floor actions
    Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A.
  • 2026-01-08 14:31:02FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211)
  • 2026-01-08 13:24:54FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on retaining Division A of H.R. 6938 and pursuant to H. Res. 977 the yeas and nays were ordered. The Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2026-01-08 13:24:22FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 977, the Chair will put the question on retaining Division A of the bill, and then retaining Divisions B and C.
  • 2026-01-08 13:24:17FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-01-08 12:29:46FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938.
  • 2026-01-08 12:29:16FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2026-01-08 12:29:11FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205)
  • 2026-01-08 12:28:53FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R. 6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-01-07 17:33:14FloorH1L220via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 977 passed House.
  • 2026-01-07 09:46:42FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2026-01-06IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2026-01-06IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2026-01-06IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-01-06IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-01-21T19:08:24Z
    Science Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-01-21T19:08:24Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-01-21T19:08:24Z
    Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-01-21T19:08:24Z
    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-01-21T05:23:14Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-01-21T05:23:14Z
    Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-01-21T05:23:14Z
    Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Science Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Science Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billEHH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billEHH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Science Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billEHH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billEHH2026-01-12T19:08:32Z
    Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-09T15:08:37Z
    Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-09T15:08:37Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-09T15:08:37Z
    Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billEHH2026-01-09T03:23:13Z
    Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billEHH2026-01-09T03:23:13Z
    Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-01-09T03:23:13Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-01-09T03:23:13Z
    Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
  • Display Title2026-01-07T11:23:37Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-01-07T11:23:35Z
    Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-01-07T11:23:35Z
    Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-01-07T11:23:35Z
    Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-01-07T11:18:15Z
    Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

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Summaries

00 · 2026-01-06 · Introduced in House

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

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.

Related bills

  • S 2354 (119) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-07-17 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 4754 (119) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-07-24 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 5342 (119) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-09-12 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HRES 977 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-01-07 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)
  • HR 4553 (119) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-09-10 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 3293 (119) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-12-01 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 2431 (119) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-07-24 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (74)

  • SAMDT 4232 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000622
  • SAMDT 4231 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · B001267
  • SAMDT 4230 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 4229 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · [D-RI] · W000802
  • SAMDT 4226 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · [D-NM] · L000570
  • SAMDT 4225 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] · [D-MN] · S001203
  • SAMDT 4224 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · [D-MD] · V000128
  • SAMDT 4223 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · [D-HI] · H001042
  • SAMDT 4222 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-14T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4221 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · [D-VT] · W000800
  • SAMDT 4220 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] · [R-WI] · J000293
  • SAMDT 4219 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · [D-NM] · L000570
  • SAMDT 4218 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4217 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4216 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4215 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4214 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4213 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · [D-OR] · W000779
  • SAMDT 4212 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Latest: 2026-01-15 — SA 4212 fell when SA 4211 fell.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 4211 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Latest: 2026-01-15 — SA 4211 fell when SA 4210 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 4210 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Latest: 2026-01-15 — SA 4210 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture invoked on the measure.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 4209 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Latest: 2026-01-15 — SA 4209 fell when SA 4208 withdrawn.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 4208 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Latest: 2026-01-15 — Proposed amendment SA 4208 withdrawn in Senate.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 4207 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000622
  • SAMDT 4206 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · [D-RI] · W000802
  • SAMDT 4205 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · [D-RI] · W000802
  • SAMDT 4204 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · [D-NM] · L000570
  • SAMDT 4203 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · [D-NM] · L000570
  • SAMDT 4202 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · [D-NM] · L000570
  • SAMDT 4201 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · [D-NM] · L000570
  • SAMDT 4200 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · [D-OR] · W000779
  • SAMDT 4194 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4193 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4192 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4191 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 4190 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098
  • SAMDT 4189 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4188 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · [D-CA] · S001150
  • SAMDT 4186 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · [R-NC] · B001305
  • SAMDT 4185 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · B001267
  • SAMDT 4184 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · B001267
  • SAMDT 4183 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-13T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · B001267
  • SAMDT 4182 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · [D-MD] · V000128
  • SAMDT 4181 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · [I-VT] · S000033
  • SAMDT 4180 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 4179 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · B001267
  • SAMDT 4178 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] · [D-NM] · H001046
  • SAMDT 4177 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] · [D-NV] · C001113
  • SAMDT 4176 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · [D-WA] · C000127
  • SAMDT 4175 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000563
  • SAMDT 4174 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000563
  • SAMDT 4173 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · [D-RI] · W000802
  • SAMDT 4172 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · [D-RI] · W000802
  • SAMDT 4171 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4170 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4169 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4168 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4167 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4166 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4165 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4164 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4163 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 4162 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] · [D-DE] · B001303
  • SAMDT 4161 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4160 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 4159 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 4158 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 4157 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 4156 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 4155 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145
  • SAMDT 4154 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230
  • SAMDT 4153 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · H000273
  • SAMDT 4152 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · [D-AZ] · G000574
  • SAMDT 4151 (119)
    Submitted 2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: HR 6938 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · [D-NY] · S000148

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  • H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 20262026-01-07T20:14:00Z
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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 a…
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