Advancing American Strength: President Trump Signs H.R. 6938 Into Law

January 23, 2026
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, with the swipe of his pen, President Donald J. Trump enacted H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, into law. Following the signing ceremony held at the White House, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID), and Energy and Water Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) released the following statements:  

Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, “With the support of President Trump, we are ‘Making Appropriations Great Again.’ Our FY26 process has been driven by the focus of turning the American people’s mandate into concrete outcomes. That means real reforms, real savings, and real results for the American people. H.R. 6938 is a critical piece of that. It prioritizes public safety by supporting law enforcement and stopping the flow of fentanyl into our communities. It advances American strength by unleashing energy dominance, securing critical minerals, and investing in nuclear power. And it upholds stewardship by supporting national parks, resourcing wildland firefighters, and ensuring responsible resource management. The National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma, and other vital programs will also continue protecting lives and communities across the country. The scope and strength of this bill are the direct result of the leadership and diligence of Subcommittee Chairmen Hal Rogers, Mike Simpson, and Chuck Fleischmann. It’s an honor to be at the White House and see another bill signed into law. I’d recommend President Trump keep his pen at the ready – because with all 12 bills passed through the House – there will be more appropriations measures arriving at his desk in short order.” 

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) said, "This is another major win for the American people that implements President Trump’s America First agenda. These bipartisan funding bills make America safer at our borders and from within our communities. From national security and law enforcement to American innovation and space exploration, CJS was just one of the 12 bills that restores our path to greatness. We are dismantling the drug trafficking networks that have tried to poison our communities for profit. At the same time, we are reviving our coal communities and setting the stage for energy independence. Our nation is stronger than ever before because we stand united with President Trump to protect taxpayer dollars and make American investments great again.”

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) said, “It was an honor to be invited to the White House this afternoon to witness President Trump sign my legislation, along with two other fiscally responsible appropriations bills, into law. I’m deeply proud of the effort that went into this critical legislation, and its accomplishments that work to advance an America First policy agenda. I am proud to have produced a bill that champions Idaho wins, like prioritizing funding for Indian Country and Wildland Fire Management, and importantly, protects America’s public lands. As an America First product, I am thrilled that this legislation lowers energy costs and reverses out-of-touch Biden-era regulations, allowing more families to keep more money in their pockets. Thank you to the President and his administration for the support.”

Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) said, “When the American people elected President Trump to return to the White House and Republicans to control Congress, we vowed to change the status quo in Washington and make real changes that put Americans First after years of being ignored by DC politicians. With President Trump’s strong support and under the leadership of our Chairman, Tom Cole, we have done what the naysayers said was impossible – pass all 12 appropriations bills, including my historically strong FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations Act. The FY26 Energy and Water bill puts America First by unleashing American-made energy dominance, expanding new nuclear nationwide, investing in modernizing our waterways infrastructure from coast to coast, and keeping America as the global scientific leader as our National Labs carry out President Trump’s GENESIS Mission. I thank President Trump, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Speaker Johnson, and all my colleagues for their support and collaboration to make my FY26 Energy and Water bill one of the best ever for the American people. The Golden Age of Appropriations is here!”
  
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

Supporting President Trump’s War on Drugs 

  • After four years of open borders that allowed astonishing amounts of fentanyl into our communities, Republicans are taking decisive action to combat the spread of this fatal drug on our streets – and restore law and order to cities around the country.
  • Republicans are supporting President Trump’s fight against fentanyl with robust support for state and local law enforcement.
  • Republicans are increasing funding for the Drug Enforcement Administration by $63 million in support of the Trump Administration’s efforts to take down drug traffickers.
  • This legislation strengthens programs that combat child exploitation, protecting our most vulnerable.
  • Republicans are maintaining the America First ethos the American people overwhelmingly support – we’re making it harder for the CCP to gain a foothold in the U.S. or access any of our national security equipment and technology.

Restoring American Energy Dominance 

  • House Republicans are using the power of the purse to advance the critical priority to restore American energy dominance.
  • With such incredible resources beneath our feet, Americans should not be dependent on foreign nations for our energy.
  • This legislation supports one of the largest investments in decades, with a focus on mining production technologies for critical minerals extraction. We are increasing investment in geothermal energy sources, capitalizing on the many domestic energy sources we have in the U.S.
  • A secure electric grid provides reliable, affordable energy to American families. We are strongly funding cybersecurity efforts to protect our grid from attacks.
  • Biden-era work spending is gone! We are eliminating the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and zeroing out the accounts for DOE’s Office of Energy Justice and Equity and the EPA’s Environmental Justice program.

Bolstering Our Nuclear Defense Systems 

  • Our nuclear deterrence programs are championed in this legislation, helping to maintain America’s advantage over our adversaries.
  • We are investing over $20 billion in the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure.
  • Republicans are investing not only in the advancement of our own nuclear weapons, but also in our defense and deterrence technologies to defend our people.
  • This legislation protects our Strategic Petroleum Reserve by banning sales of crude oil to the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Adversaries in Russia and China should never be allowed in U.S. nuclear weapons facilities. This legislation bans citizens of our adversaries from these facilities.

America the Beautiful 

  • From sea to shining sea, our public lands are beautiful, historic places for people around the world to visit. Proper management and care are necessary to ensure these lands continue to be a resource for every American.
  • Catastrophic wildfires have torn through American communities in recent years. We are ensuring funds for wildland firefighters to protect our communities from these events.
  • Visitors to America’s national parks deserve to know they can enjoy these national resources safely. We’re prioritizing emergency response and law enforcement on our public lands to keep Americans safe.
  • Republicans are honoring our relationship with America’s native tribes by bolstering funding to protect the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women program, as well as increasing funds for Tribal Public Safety and Justice programs.

America First Wins 

  • House Republicans are working hand-in-hand with the Trump Administration to enact the America First agenda across the government. The appropriations process is key to that mission.
  • Republicans are protecting President Trump’s work by ensuring there are no provisions that impede or restrict his authority.
  • This legislation rescinds harmful, Biden-era spending on woke, DEI, and energy-inefficient programs.
  • We are defending the Second Amendment, reversing Biden’s anti-gun overreach, and reducing funding for the ATF.
  • Protecting the life of an unborn child is a long-held Republican conviction. Our legislation includes legacy riders that prevent DOJ funds from being used to pay for abortions.
  • This legislation protects the American people and our government from the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Critical support to the NASA Artemis program will bolster American leadership in space and counter China’s ambitions.
  • America First policies strengthen the American economy. By reducing government waste and cutting federal spending, Americans will see strong economic growth.

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