Subcommittee favorably reports FY2026 energy and water bill, 10-5 amid sharp partisan debate

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development voted 10-5 to favorably report the fiscal year 2026 energy and water development appropriations bill to the full committee after a markup in which members sharply divided over program cuts and policy provisions. Representative Cloud moved the motion to report the bill; the clerk recorded 10 ayes and 5 nos and the motion carried. The bill recommendation totals about $57.3 billion, a decrease of roughly $766 million from fiscal year 2025, according to the subcommittee’s opening statement. The measure directs funds across the National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy…