WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4553 – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This bill includes key wins for the Central Valley by providing enhanced resources for critical infrastructure projects, flood prevention, water storage, and drought resilience projects. It also prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that safeguard U.S. national security, strengthen American energy production, and advance economic competitiveness.

Congressman Valadao is a member of the House Committee on Appropriations.

“As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I was proud to support the FY26 Energy and Water Development bill, which makes critical investments in the Central Valley,” said Congressman Valadao. “Water is the lifeblood of our communities, and this bill strengthens our region’s resiliency, secures reliable water supplies, and restores conveyance systems our farmers and families depend on. It also funds key infrastructure priorities, like the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project and much-needed repairs to Bureau of Reclamation canals. I’ll keep working with my colleagues to ensure the Central Valley has the resources it needs as we continue advancing our funding bills.”

Key Takeaways:

• Provides $14.6 million for the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project.
• Reauthorizes the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act through 2027.
• Provides $201 million for Bureau of Reclamation WIIN storage projects.
• Provides $20 million for Bureau of Reclamation’s delivery canal subsidence repairs.
• Increases investments to develop new baseload geothermal energy sources to capitalize on our vast domestic resources.
• Maintains funding for cybersecurity efforts that enable a resilient, reliable, and secure electric grid.
• Refocuses applied energy technology program funding to ensure taxpayer resources go to the highest priority research and development efforts. 

Background:

The FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act includes a total discretionary allocation of $57.3 billion. This bill also provides $24.1 billion in non-defense funding and $33.2 billion in defense funding.