Chairman Fleischman supports $20M amendment for regional commissions funding

The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations convened on July 19, 2025, for a Full Committee Markup of the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Energy & Water Bills, focusing on updated subcommittee allocations. The meeting included discussions on various amendments and funding allocations.

The session began with a vote on a previous amendment, which resulted in 26 votes in favor and 35 against, leading to its rejection. Following this, Mr. Moore introduced Amendment Number 2, requesting to dispense with the reading of the amendment, which was granted without objection.

Mr. Moore expressed gratitude to the committee chairman for collaborating on restoring funding to regional commissions. He proposed allocating $20 million across all regional commissions, funded by a proportional cut from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) account. He acknowledged the efforts of the chairman and his staff in this initiative.

In response, a gentlelady from Ohio commented on the amendment, noting the challenges faced in reaching a compromise. She expressed concerns about the funding source being solely from the EERE account, indicating that this made it difficult for her to support the amendment as it stood. She expressed a willingness to work with the amendment's sponsor to refine the proposal as it progresses to the floor and through the Senate.

The meeting highlighted the ongoing negotiations and the complexities involved in balancing funding priorities for regional commissions while addressing broader energy efficiency goals. The committee's discussions reflect a commitment to collaboration, with members expressing hopes for further improvements in future iterations of the bill.