U.S. House Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) remained steadfast in his devotion to growing American energy production and national security during a congressional vote on Capitol Hill this week. In a 214-213 vote, Strong backed H.R. 4553, also known as the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026.
According to the congressman, the legislation will significantly benefit consumers, reduce wasteful government spending and improve the overall safety of those living within the United States.
"This bill puts America first by lowering energy costs for hardworking Americans, strengthening our national security, prioritizing energy independence, and investing in our water infrastructure — all while protecting taxpayer dollars by focusing on core priorities for the people, not fringe climate programs and wasteful Biden-era slush funds," Strong said.
If signed into law, the legislation will provide funding for the Department of Energy (DOE), the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Department of the Interior (DOI), and other related agencies. Additionally, it includes funding for Civil Works programs of the USACE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, basic science and research programs organized within DOE, and the Bureau of Reclamation within DOI.
The House Appropriations Committee has reported that the bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $57.3 billion. The defense portion of the allocation is $33.223 billion, while the non-defense portion is $24.077 billion.
Strong said the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, is the third of a dozen annual Appropriations bills to pass the House of Representatives.
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