U.S. House Passes Energy and Water Funding Bill, but Final Water Allocations Still Ahead

On Jan. 8, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a three-bill appropriations package that includes the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, as part of a broader funding measure aimed at completing fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The consolidated package passed by a vote of 397 to 28 and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

The Energy and Water Development segment of the legislation provides annual funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and other water-related federal programs that support water infrastructure, flood control, navigation, and other essential water systems. While the bill covers a wide range of civil works and energy priorities, the water sector’s interest largely centers on how funds are allocated for water supply reliability, inland navigation systems, and related Corps projects.