Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies

Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, Ranking Member DeLauro, and to all our committee members.

Today’s measure is a cornerstone of American energy dominance and security. 

We need affordable, reliable, and secure power for the nation – and the bill before us delivers it. 

To drive down energy costs, restore American energy independence, and support U.S. jobs, we are advancing policies and investments that unleash the full potential of American-made energy.

This marks a critical shift. 

The days of Biden-era red tape and growing reliance on foreign supply are over. In its place: a clear, America first energy strategy is being implemented—which is further reflected in this FY26 measure. 

It makes historic investments to secure our energy systems and reduce reliance on foreign materials.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to present to the Committee the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

I’d like to thank Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro for their leadership throughout this process, and my good friend and Ranking Member of the Energy and Water subcommittee, Marcy Kaptur, for her partnership. 

I’d also like to extend my appreciation to all my colleagues for their valuable input in helping to shape this bill.

The FY26 Energy and Water bill demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding U.S. national security, unleashing American energy dominance, and advancing our economic competitiveness—in a fiscally responsible manner. The recommendation totals $57.3 billion, a decrease of $766 million below fiscal year 2025. 

Good morning. I’d like to welcome everyone to the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

The FY26 Energy and Water bill demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding U.S. national security, unleashing American energy dominance, and advancing our economic competitiveness—in a fiscally responsible manner. The recommendation totals $57.3 billion, a decrease of $766 million below fiscal year 2025. 

The bill delivers strong support for our national defense and provides $25.3 billion—an increase of $1.2 billion above FY25—for the National Nuclear Security Administration, prioritizing the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile and the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet.

Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann, and thank you to Ranking Member DeLauro, Ranking Member Kaptur, and to all the members of the subcommittee. 

Today’s measure is a cornerstone of American energy dominance. 

Under President Trump’s leadership, we are once again focused on lowering energy costs and advancing affordable, reliable, and secure power for the nation. 

The bill before us reflects that agenda in every measure. 

It makes historic investments to secure our energy systems and reduce reliance on foreign materials.

It unlocks technological innovation to propel advancements for the future. 

It provides robust funding for the Army Corps for high-priority waterways, flood control projects, and ports and harbors.

And it recognizes, that by leveraging our domestic resources, we will continue to produce the cleanest and most reliable energy in the world.