Federal Appropriations

The Senate Appropriations Committee proposed $63.1 billion in discretionary fiscal 2027 funding for energy and water development—about $4 billion above the House committee’s earlier approved level. The proposal includes $28.8 billion for the National Nuclear Security Administration, 13% above fiscal 2026 enacted funding, but remains subject to congressional action and does not create contract awards.

House Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro urged Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins to publish Republican spending-bill proposals, arguing lawmakers need the details to negotiate. With the December 11 shutdown deadline 29 days away and agreement on some or all of the package described as unlikely, agencies and contractors face near-term funding and operational uncertainty.