Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (HR 8997) allocates approximately $3.01 billion for Corps of Engineers construction projects, $5.71 billion for operations and maintenance of water infrastructure, and $1.77 billion for Bureau of Reclamation water management activities. The bill specifies funding for flood control, river and harbor maintenance, nuclear energy research, renewable energy programs, and water conservation efforts across federal agencies. Key provisions include restrictions on fund reprogramming, prohibitions on using funds for certain environmental regulations, and requirements for transparency in fund allocation. This legislation directly affects federal agencies managing water infrastructure, energy programs, and environmental initiatives, as well as states and local communities that receive federal funding for water and energy projects.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jul 11, 2024
Last action Jul 23, 2024
Floor votes · House Jul 23, 2024
How they voted
218–204
Passed · 16 other
Total votes 438
Jul 23, 2024
D
Democratic215
91% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican222
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
71
Key actions
47
Committee
46
Amendments
18
Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8997.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8997 as unfinished business.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 64, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Van Drew demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 64.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 63, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 63.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 62, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Van Drew demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 62.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 61.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 60.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 56.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 55.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 54, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 54.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 53, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rosendale demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 53.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 51, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 51.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 50, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 50.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 49, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 49.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 48, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 48.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 47, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 47.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 46, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 46.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleischmann demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 45.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 44.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 43.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 42, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 42.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 41.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 40.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 38.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 37.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 36, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 36.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 35.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luna amendment No. 23.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 20.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 19.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 18.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 17.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 11.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 10.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flood amendment No. 9.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 4.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Fleischmann amendment en bloc.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8997.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1370 and Rule XVIII.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
The Speaker designated the Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1370. (consideration: CR H4743-4785; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4747-4755)
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Jul 23, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: Agreed to (218-204-16)
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Jul 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8997 and H.R. 8998. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8997 and H.R. 8998 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Jul 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-580, by Mr. Fleischmann.
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Jul 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
RRepublican
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