H.R.6938 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)
Summary:
Introduced on January 6, 2026, H.R. 6938 provides FY2026 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. The bill consolidates three regular appropriations acts covering commerce, justice, science, energy and water development, and the interior and environment. Key agencies receiving funding include the Department of Justice, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to funding, the bill establishes specific requirements and restrictions for how these funds are utilized. This legislative effort supports a wide range of activities including law enforcement, public lands management, and scientific research.
In simple terms, H.R. 6938 is a major spending bill that decides how the U.S. government will fund several important departments through 2026. It acts like a large "bundle" that combines three smaller funding plans into one, covering areas like law enforcement, space exploration (NASA), energy, and the environment.
As of January 9, 2026, the bill has already been approved by the House of Representatives with strong support from both parties. It is now in the Senate, where leaders are taking the final steps to prepare it for a vote. If the Senate passes it next week as expected, it will go to the President to be signed into law.