President Donald J. Trump has signed H.R. 6938, known as the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for 2026, into law at a ceremony held at the White House. The bill covers funding for several federal agencies and programs.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) stated, “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.”
Hal Rogers (R-KY), Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee added: "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.”
Mike Simpson (R-ID), Chairman of Interior & Environment Subcommittee 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 their support.”
Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Chairman of Energy & Water Development Subcommittee commented: “When the American people elected President Trump to return to the White House and Republicans to control Congress we vowed to change status quo in Washington… With President Trump’s strong support…we have done what naysayers said was impossible – pass all 12 appropriations bills including my historically strong FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act...The FY26 Energy & Water bill puts America First by unleashing American-made energy dominance expanding new nuclear nationwide investing in modernizing waterways infrastructure from coast-to-coast…and keeping America as global scientific leader as our National Labs carry out President Trump's GENESIS Mission…”
According to statements from Republican leaders involved in drafting H.R. 6938:
- The act increases resources for state/local law enforcement targeting fentanyl distribution.
- Funding for Drug Enforcement Administration rises by $63 million.
- Programs addressing child exploitation receive strengthened support.
- Measures restrict Chinese Communist Party access or involvement with U.S national security equipment/technology.
- Investments grow in mining technology related to critical minerals extraction; geothermal energy receives increased backing.
- Cybersecurity efforts focused on grid protection are expanded.
- Funding ends for certain clean energy demonstration offices established during previous administrations.
- Over $20 billion is allocated toward modernization/upkeep of U.S nuclear weapons stockpile/infrastructure.
- Sale of crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve banned if destined for China; adversary nationals restricted from U.S nuclear facilities.
- Additional funds go toward wildland firefighting efforts/national park emergency response/law enforcement on public lands.
- Programs serving Native tribes such as Missing/Murdered Indigenous Women receive increased support.
House Republicans describe these measures as aligned with their priorities on fiscal responsibility while advancing national defense initiatives—such as maintaining deterrence technologies—and emphasizing domestic resource development over foreign dependence.
The full text/summaries regarding individual components under Commerce/Justice/Science Bill Summary, Energy/Water Development Bill Summary, Interior/Environment Bill Summary were referenced but not detailed further.
