Rep. Calvert Priorities Included in Funding Package

January 9, 2026

Congressman Ken Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority (397 to 28) of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.

“The package of appropriations bills approved by the House funds many American priorities, including the fight against fentanyl, restoring American energy dominance, bolstering our nuclear defense systems, and improving water infrastructure,” said Rep. Calvert. “Many of my priorities for our region, California, and the nation were incorporated into this bill. As a senior member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, I’m pleased this final package includes funding for California water infrastructure. I also strongly support the significant investment the bill makes for the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure.”

Energy and Water Priorities

$62.5 million for surface and groundwater storage projects in the Western U.S.
$12.5 million for water recycling projects in the Western U.S.
$19.4 million for Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) research program in the West to optimize water storage and reduce flood risk using watershed monitoring and weather forecasts including a report that quantifies the economic value of the water supply benefits produced by this program.
$20 million to support the Lower Basin States’ work to conserve Colorado River water.
$14 million for the Coastal Ocean Data System (CODS) buoy network that produces data models for safe and efficient coastal infrastructure planning, maritime commerce, military operations, and emergency response.

Interior and Environment Priorities

Language directing the EPA to provide a briefing on air quality monitoring data in the Coachella Valley.
$1.5 billion for Wildland Fire Management
Eliminates the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation
$3.2 billion for the National Park Service

CJS Priorities

$105 million, a $2 million increase, for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which operates the Cyber Tipline that processes and analyzes reports of child exploitation and shares them with the relevant law enforcement agency.
$3 million for NOAA monitoring and study of atmospheric rivers for the purpose of emergency preparedness.
$58 million for NASA’s Space Grant Program, which provides monetary support to 52 programs throughout the United States that give kids an introduction into science and aeronautics.
$2 million for the Drug Enforcement Agency to use emerging wastewater testing technology to monitor and track production and usage of fentanyl.

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