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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives is on track to pass all 12 federal funding bills for fiscal year 2026 before the January 30th deadline, surpassing the halfway mark on Thursday with a package of three more bills. The bipartisan Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6938), passed the House with support of Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05), who helped author the legislation as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies.
The legislation cuts wasteful spending, lowers costs for American families and businesses, increases accountability for government spending, bolsters national security, invests in American innovation, and restores American energy dominance.
Congressman Rogers gave the following speech on the House Floor to encourage passage of the comprehensive federal funding package:
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of the CJS Subcommittee, I rise in support of H.R. 6938.
“From national security and law enforcement to American innovation and space exploration, the CJS bill before us puts the nation on a path to greatness while reinforcing President Trump’s bold agenda on trade and combating illicit drug trafficking.
“To continue the fight against drug cartels that are ravaging American communities, the Drug Enforcement Administration receives an increase of $63 million in this bill.
“The bill also streamlines and enhances support for the National Weather Service to ensure Americans receive lifesaving information in times of need.
“This bill is pro-law enforcement. It includes increased funding for state and local police through Byrne formula grants and COPS hiring grants while also making cuts to wasteful grant programs.
“I want to thank Chairman Cole for his steady leadership.
“I also want to recognize Ranking Member Meng and Ranking Member DeLauro for their partnership, as well as staff for their hard work on the bill.
“This legislation is a product of good faith, bipartisan negotiations. I urge a yes vote and I yield back the balance of my time.”
The Trump Administration issued a statement in support of H.R. 6938, as it delivers on key aspects of President Trump’s agenda.
“The Administration is pleased that the Congress is advancing the appropriations process in a manner that avoids a bloated omnibus package and adheres to a fiscally responsible topline agreement that decreases overall discretionary spending,” the Administration stated. “The bill supports the Department of Justice’s successful efforts to reduce violent crime, root out fraud in Government programs, and address the past weaponization of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. H.R. 6938 would also support the Administration’s energy dominance agenda, while cutting funding for wasteful and unaligned programs.”
The legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
In November, Congress passed the first three appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026, including Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch funding.
Watch Congressman Rogers' speech on the House Floor in support H.R. 6938
Click here to read H.R. 6938.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.- Bill Summary, here.
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- Bill Summary, here.