Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

8/16/2024, 8:09 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 8997

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.

The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for

  • Investigations,
  • Construction,
  • Mississippi River and Tributaries,
  • Operation and Maintenance,
  • the Regulatory Program,
  • the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program,
  • Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies,
  • Expenses,
  • the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and
  • the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation.

The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including

  • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;
  • Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;
  • Electricity;
  • Grid Deployment;
  • Nuclear Energy;
  • Fossil Energy and Carbon Management;
  • Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves;
  • the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;
  • the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve;
  • the Energy Information Administration;
  • Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;
  • the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund;
  • Science;
  • Nuclear Waste Disposal;
  • Technology Transitions;
  • Clean Energy Demonstrations;
  • the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;
  • the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;
  • the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;
  • the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program;
  • Indian Energy Policy and Programs;
  • Departmental Administration; and
  • the Office of the Inspector General.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for

  • Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,
  • Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and
  • the Power Marketing Administrations.

The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Current Status of Bill HR 8997

Bill HR 8997 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill HR 8997 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2024.  Bill HR 8997's most recent activity was POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed. as of July 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8997

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8997

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAlabamaAlaskaAlternative and renewable resourcesAppalachian Regional CommissionAppropriationsArizonaArkansasArms control and nonproliferationArmy Corps of EngineersAsiaCaliforniaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaCoalColoradoComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDams and canalsDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety BoardDelta Regional AuthorityDenali CommissionDepartment of EnergyDepartment of the InteriorEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Federal-Indian relationsFirearms and explosivesFloods and storm protectionFloridaGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIllinoisImmunology and vaccinationIndian lands and resources rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInternet, web applications, social mediaKentuckyLakes and riversLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingLouisianaMaineMarylandMiningMississippiMississippi RiverMissouriMotor vehiclesNavigation, waterways, harborsNew HampshireNew MexicoNew York StateNorth CarolinaNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Nuclear Waste Technical Review BoardNuclear powerOhioOil and gasPennsylvaniaPornographyPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRadioactive wastes and releasesReligionResearch administration and fundingRussiaSouth CarolinaStrategic materials and reservesTennesseeTexasTrade restrictionsUser charges and feesUtahVermontVirginiaWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supplyWest VirginiaWetlands

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8997

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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