Bills · 119th Congress · H.R. 4553

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Passed the HouseConfirmed from the official record

Sponsored by Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann RRepublican, introduced July 21, 2025. Policy area, as Congress files it: Economics and Public Finance.

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Placed on Calendar Senate	September 10, 2025	Not checked yetThe official file
Engrossed in House	September 4, 2025	Not checked yetThe official file
Reported in House	July 21, 2025	Not checked yetThe official file

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September 10, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
September 9, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
September 8, 2025Received in the Senate.
September 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 4, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
September 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
September 4, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).
September 4, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
September 4, 2025Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3841)
September 4, 2025The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
September 4, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
September 4, 2025The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.
September 4, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schweikert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 4, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33.
September 4, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 4, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 32.
September 4, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 4, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31.
September 4, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
September 4, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)
September 3, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
September 3, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
September 3, 2025Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
September 3, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
September 3, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3821)
September 3, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
September 3, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
September 3, 2025Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 30.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEDDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 27.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 26.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 25.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24.
September 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 21.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 8.
September 3, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Fleischmann amendment en bloc.
September 3, 2025GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.
September 3, 2025The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
September 3, 2025House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.
September 3, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
September 3, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3796-3818; text: CR H3799-3807)
September 3, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
July 21, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 173.
July 21, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.
July 21, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.

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Appropriations Committee (House)Unknown, September 4, 2025; Unknown, September 4, 2025; Reported Original Measure, July 21, 2025

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