Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2015 Energy and Water Bill

Press Release

The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill on a bipartisan voice vote. The legislation provides annual funding for national defense nuclear weapons activities, the Army Corps of Engineers, various programs under the Department of Energy (DOE), and other related agencies.

The bill totals $34 billion -- a $50 million reduction from the fiscal year 2014 enacted level and an increase of $327 million above the President's request.

"This legislation has very clear priorities -- reinforcing our national defense through nuclear security, boosting our economy by facilitating important infrastructure projects, investing in American energy, and holding the line on federal spending," House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers said. "In this bill, we targeted the funding toward programs that focus on these goals, and reduced spending where prudent and where it is in the best interest of our nation."

Energy and Water Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson also commented on the importance of the bill:

"This bill reflects the tough decisions necessitated by our challenging fiscal environment, while placing emphasis where it is needed most: meeting critical national security needs and investing in our nation's infrastructure," Chairman Simpson said. "It prioritizes the maintenance and safety of our nuclear weapons stockpile, while also funding important infrastructure projects and research that will increase U.S. economic competitiveness and growth."

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