H.R. 9022: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
The bill allocates funds for various energy and water development agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It specifies how much money each agency, including the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, will receive and details the management of these funds. There are provisions regarding the reprogramming of funds and limitations on how these funds can be allocated, ensuring oversight and accountability in financial management.
Loan Guarantees Restrictions
The bill imposes restrictions on loan guarantees associated with projects that utilize federal resources. These guarantees will be limited to those projects that meet specific criteria, including benefitting from certain federal tax advantages or operating on federal land through cash lease agreements. Every project seeking funding must receive certification of compliance from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget before any funds can be released.
Fund Transfers and Reporting Requirements
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that funds from U.S. government entities can only be transferred to accounts set up under this legislation in specified ways. Agency heads are required to report every six months on how the transfer authority is used, detailing the amounts transferred and the purposes for which these transfers were made.
Computer Network Requirements
New computer networks that are financed by this Act must be designed to block access to pornography, except in instances where law enforcement needs to access such material for official purposes. This requirement aims to maintain certain standards for online networks funded through this bill.
Nuclear Fuel Storage Provisions
Lastly, the bill mandates that no federal funds may be allocated for nuclear fuel storage unless there is local consent from the affected community. This aims to ensure that local voices are heard and considered in decisions regarding nuclear waste management.
Relevant Companies
- EXC: Exelon Corporation, which may be affected by provisions related to nuclear fuel storage and local consent requirements.
- DUK: Duke Energy Corporation, potentially impacted by the funding appropriations for energy development and any associated regulations.
- NEE: NextEra Energy, Inc., which may see implications from loan guarantee restrictions related to federal funding for projects on federal land.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May. 22, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581. |
| May. 22, 2026 | The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-667, by Mr. Fleischmann. |
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