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This bill provides appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for fiscal year 2026, allocating funds to various federal departments and agencies. The bill covers multiple areas including the Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and independent agencies, with detailed provisions governing how funds can be used. Key highlights include allocations for energy efficiency and renewable energy ($1.83 billion), nuclear energy programs ($1.795 billion), and environmental cleanup efforts ($337.7 million). The bill includes numerous restrictions on fund usage, such as prohibitions on using funds for certain diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, COVID-19 mandates, and interactions with entities from China and Russia. It also establishes guidelines for reprogramming funds, requiring congressional notifications for significant budget transfers and setting limits on new program initiations. The bill includes specific provisions related to nuclear facilities, strategic petroleum reserves, and regional development commissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to energy and water-related federal spending for the upcoming fiscal year.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4553/all-info