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NEGATIVE Climate 119th Congress

H.R.4553 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2026

FY26 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act cutting Department of Energy clean energy programs and including policy riders against renewable energy deployment.

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Bill activity

Reported as an original measure by the House Committee on Appropriations Jul 21, 2025 (H. Rept. 119-213), sponsored by Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN). Passed the House Sep 4, 2025, 214-213.

  • Reached the House floor under a special rule from the Rules Committee (H.Res.672).
Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY-19) is not listed among the cosponsors of this bill. Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY-19) voted nay on the House roll call counted in grades (roll no. 239, Sep 4, 2025).
  1. IntroducedJul 21, 2025
  2. Passed HouseSep 4, 2025
  3. Passed Senate 
  4. To President 
  5. Became Law 

Latest action Sep 10, 2025: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

Sponsor Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN). No cosponsors

Activity log

Source: Congress.gov actions
  1. The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-213, by Mr. Fleischmann.
  2. House floor day: vote on the rule (H.Res.672), 11 amendments (39 steps)
    1. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured...
    2. On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 209 (Roll no. 221).
    3. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208, 1 Present (Roll no. 222).
    4. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672.
    5. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106...
    6. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 672 and Rule XVIII.
    7. The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
    8. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4553.
    9. Amendments en bloc (A001) offered by Mr. Fleischmann. (H.Amdt.63)
    10. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Fleischmann amendment en bloc.
    11. On agreeing to the Fleischmann amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (H.Amdt.63)
    12. Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Griffith. (H.Amdt.64)
    13. On agreeing to the Griffith amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. (H.Amdt.64)
    14. Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. McCormick. (H.Amdt.65)
    15. On agreeing to the McCormick amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. (H.Amdt.65)
    16. Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.66)
    17. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a...
    18. Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.67)
    19. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 24.
    20. Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.68)
    21. Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.69)
    22. Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.70)
    23. Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.71)
    24. POSTPONED PROCEDDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded...
    25. Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.72)
    26. Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.73)
    27. Mr. Fleischmann moved that the committee rise.
    28. On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
    29. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4553 as unfinished business.
    30. Considered as unfinished business.
    31. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
    32. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 235 (Roll no. 227). (H.Amdt.66)
    33. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 285 (Roll no. 228). (H.Amdt.67)
    34. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 347 (Roll no. 229). (H.Amdt.68)
    35. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 286 (Roll no. 230). (H.Amdt.69)
    36. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 306 (Roll no. 231). (H.Amdt.70)
    37. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 303 (Roll no. 232). (H.Amdt.71)
    38. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 299 (Roll no. 233). (H.Amdt.72)
    39. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 307 (Roll no. 234). (H.Amdt.73)
  3. House floor day: 3 amendments, motion to recommit, passage (18 steps)
    1. Considered as unfinished business.
    2. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
    3. Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.74)
    4. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31.
    5. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a...
    6. Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Perry. (H.Amdt.75)
    7. Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Schweikert. (H.Amdt.76)
    8. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 33, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schweikert demanded...
    9. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 302 (Roll no. 235). (H.Amdt.74)
    10. On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 297 (Roll no. 236). (H.Amdt.75)
    11. On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 351 (Roll no. 237). (H.Amdt.76)
    12. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4553.
    13. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
    14. The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
    15. Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the House Committee on Appropriations.
    16. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
    17. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).
    18. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).
  4. House vote: Passage of the billCounted in grades
    Passed, 214-213
    Member breakdown · Official House roll call 239
  5. Received in the Senate.

Votes on this bill

18 votes: 15 recorded roll calls and 3 decided without a recorded vote, 14 of them on amendments. Votes counted in grades are marked.

Sep 3, 20251:58 pmHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
H.Res.672On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 209 (Roll no. 221).Agreed to212-209Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic020903
Republican212007
Independent0000
Total212209010
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 20252:06 pmHouseVote on the rule (H.Res.672)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208, 1 Present (Roll no. 222).Agreed to212-208Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic020804
Republican212016
Independent0000
Total212208110
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 2025HouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.63, Charles J. "Chuck" FleischmannOn agreeing to the Fleischmann amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call
Sep 3, 2025HouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.64, H. Morgan GriffithOn agreeing to the Griffith amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call
Sep 3, 2025HouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.65, Richard McCormickOn agreeing to the McCormick amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call
Sep 3, 20259:45 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.66, Scott Perry: An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit the use of funds for the Delaware River Basin "Commission to implement or enforce the final rule entitled, Comprehensive Plan and Special Regulations With Respect to High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing; Rules of Practice and Procedure Regarding Project Review Classifications and Fees.".On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 235 (Roll no. 227).Failed195-235Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic021302
Republican1952204
Independent0000
Total19523506
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 20259:49 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.67, Scott Perry: An amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit funding for the Delaware River Basin Commission.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 285 (Roll no. 228).Failed143-285Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic021203
Republican1437305
Independent0000
Total14328508
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 20259:52 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.68, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to reduce funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy by $350 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 347 (Roll no. 229).Failed77-347Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic020906
Republican7713806
Independent0000
Total77347012
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 20259:55 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.69, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program by $13 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 286 (Roll no. 230).Failed140-286Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic020807
Republican1407803
Independent0000
Total140286010
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 20259:58 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.70, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to reduce the account for the Title 17 loan program by $35 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 306 (Roll no. 231).Failed120-306Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic021005
Republican1209605
Independent0000
Total120306010
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 202510:01 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.71, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to reduce the account for the Northern Border Regional Commission by $13,319,727 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 303 (Roll no. 232).Failed124-303Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic021104
Republican1249205
Independent0000
Total12430309
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 202510:06 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.72, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission by $2,063,381 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 299 (Roll no. 233).Failed127-299Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic021104
Republican1278806
Independent0000
Total127299010
Official House roll call
Sep 3, 202510:10 pmHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.73, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission by $16,003,526 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 307 (Roll no. 234).Failed120-307Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic021104
Republican1209605
Independent0000
Total12030709
Official House roll call
Sep 4, 202510:22 amHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.74, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to reduce the account for the Great Lakes Authority by $2,063,381 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 302 (Roll no. 235).Failed120-302Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic020708
Republican1209506
Independent0000
Total120302014
Official House roll call
Sep 4, 202510:28 amHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.75, Scott Perry: Amendment sought to strike all funding for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 297 (Roll no. 236).Failed127-297Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic020906
Republican1278806
Independent0000
Total127297012
Official House roll call
Sep 4, 202510:33 amHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.76, David Schweikert: Amendment sought to reduce unobligated funds from top-line accounts totaling $37,353,345,385.09.On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 351 (Roll no. 237).Failed76-351Nay
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic021005
Republican7614104
Independent0000
Total7635109
Official House roll call
Sep 4, 202510:43 amHouseMotion to recommit (send the bill back to committee)On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 218 (Roll no. 238).Failed209-218Yea
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic209003
Republican021801
Independent0000
Total20921804
Official House roll call
Sep 4, 202511:01 amHousePassage of the billCounted in gradesOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 239).Passed214-213Nay

Counted in grades

PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Democratic020903
Republican214401
Independent0000
Total21421304
Official House roll call

Amendments

16 amendments: 3 agreed to, 11 failed, 2 submitted, not proposed. Show the list

Agreed to (3)

H.Amdt.63Sep 3
Charles J. "Chuck" FleischmannAn amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 119-232 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 34, 35, and 36.Without a recorded vote
H.Amdt.64Sep 3
H. Morgan GriffithAn amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 119-232 to increase funding for the Department of Energy's Fossil Energy and Carbon Management program by $6,875,000 while reducing funding for Departmental Administration by $6,875,000.Without a recorded vote
H.Amdt.65Sep 3
Richard McCormickAn amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit funds made available by this Act from being used to close campgrounds operated by the Army Corps of Engineers that are located at Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia.Without a recorded vote

Failed (11)

H.Amdt.66Sep 3
Scott PerryAn amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit the use of funds for the Delaware River Basin "Commission to implement or enforce the final rule entitled, Comprehensive Plan and Special Regulations With Respect to High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing; Rules of Practice and Procedure Regarding Project Review Classifications and Fees.".Roll 227: 195-235
H.Amdt.67Sep 3
Scott PerryAn amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit funding for the Delaware River Basin Commission.Roll 228: 143-285
H.Amdt.68Sep 3
Scott PerryAmendment sought to reduce funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy by $350 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.Roll 229: 77-347
H.Amdt.69Sep 3
Scott PerryAmendment sought to reduce funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program by $13 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.Roll 230: 140-286
H.Amdt.70Sep 3
Scott PerryAmendment sought to reduce the account for the Title 17 loan program by $35 million and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.Roll 231: 120-306
H.Amdt.71Sep 3
Scott PerryAmendment sought to reduce the account for the Northern Border Regional Commission by $13,319,727 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.Roll 232: 124-303
H.Amdt.72Sep 3
Scott PerryAmendment sought to reduce funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission by $2,063,381 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.Roll 233: 127-299
H.Amdt.73Sep 3
Scott PerryAmendment sought to reduce funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission by $16,003,526 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.Roll 234: 120-307
H.Amdt.74Sep 4
Scott PerryAmendment sought to reduce the account for the Great Lakes Authority by $2,063,381 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account by a similar amount.Roll 235: 120-302
H.Amdt.75Sep 4
Scott PerryAmendment sought to strike all funding for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.Roll 236: 127-297
H.Amdt.76Sep 4
David SchweikertAmendment sought to reduce unobligated funds from top-line accounts totaling $37,353,345,385.09.Roll 237: 76-351

Submitted, not proposed (2)

S.Amdt.4301Feb 12
Katie Boyd BrittSenate amendment submitted
S.Amdt.4353Mar 5
Katie Boyd BrittSenate amendment submitted

Who Lobbied on This Bill

33 lobbying firms
81 clients represented
2025-Q2–2026-Q3 filing period
⚠ 19 lobbyists who worked this bill previously held government positions
Show all 19
  • ADAM INGOLS — Chief of Staff, U.S. DOE; Senior Advisor U.S. DOE; Special Assistant White House; Policy Assistant, Speaker of the House
  • ALLISON NYHOLM — Policy Advisor for Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
  • AMY SWONGER — Asst for Leg Aff, Pres. Trump 2020-2021; Dep Asst for Leg Aff, Pres. Trump 2017-2020; Whip Liaison, Sen. Trent Lott…
  • BRUCE EVANS — Staff Director Senate Committee on Appropriations; Chief of Staff Senator Thad Cochran; Staff Director Senate…
  • CHRISTOPHER BRADISH — Legislative Dir., Office of Sen. Arlen Specter
  • DEVIN BRYANT — Research Assistant for the House Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee; Legislative Affairs Liasion for NASA
  • EVAN POLISAR — Senior Legislative Assistant and Rules Committee Associate for Rep. Alcee Hastings - Aug 2019 to Dec 2020;…
  • IVELISSE PORROA-GARCIA — Policy Director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC); Legislative Assistant, Rep. Raul Ruiz; Staff Assistant, Sen.…
  • KATHERINA DIMENSTEIN — Legislative Assistant for Senator Joni Ernst - March 2016 to January 2017 Legislative Director for Rep. David…
  • LAWRENCE GROSSMAN — Prof. Staff, House Armed Services Committee
  • LELAND COGLIANI — Professional Staff of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee; Senior Analyst at the Government…
  • MANICA NOZIGLIA — Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan. 2009 to June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim…
  • MARC NUMEDAHL — Legislative Director, Rep. Dave Loebsack; Military Legislative Assistant, Rep. Rick Larsen
  • NORA KHALIL — PSM-House Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittee (2023-2024); PSM-Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Committee…
  • ROBERT CHAMBERLIN — Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House…
  • SAMUEL WHITEHORN — Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce…
  • STUART HALL — LD (2007-2008), LA/LC (2002-2007) - Office of Rep. Richard Baker
  • TIMOTHY WOLVERTON — Legislative Director for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith - (April 2018-December 2024); Senior Policy Advisor for Senator…
  • WILL BREWSTER — Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Senator Richard Shelby
Policy Areas Covered
Budget/Appropriations Chemicals/Chemical Industry Clean Air and Water (quality) Education Energy/Nuclear Environment/Superfund Fuel/Gas/Oil Government Issues Natural Resources Science/Technology Urban Development/Municipalities Utilities
Government Entities Lobbied
  • Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)
  • Air Force, Dept of
  • Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
  • Army, Dept of (Other)
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • Bureau of Reclamation
  • Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
  • Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
  • Defense, Dept of (DOD)
  • Education, Dept of
  • Energy, Dept of
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Executive Office of the President (EOP)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  • Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)
  • Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)
  • Interior, Dept of (DOI)
  • Labor, Dept of (DOL)
  • Maritime Administration (MARAD)
  • Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
  • Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
  • Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Navy, Dept of
  • Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
  • Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
  • SENATE
  • State, Dept of (DOS)
  • Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
  • U.S. Customs & Border Protection
  • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
  • White House Office
Who Hired the Lobbyists
  • LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER Public Utility
  • AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
  • OCEAN CONSERVANCY
  • NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE, INC No change in address. Just a lobbyist update
  • CENTRUS ENERGY CORP. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS USEC INC.)
  • BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY University
  • XCIMER ENERGY fusion energy research
  • ELECTRIC POWER BOARD Local electric power provider
  • HEAT IS POWER ASSOCIATION Trade association for the waste heat to power (WHP) industry
  • PIASECKI AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Aircraft developer and manufacturer

Source: Senate LDA filings

FY26 appropriations cutting Department of Energy funding for clean energy innovation, grid modernization, and energy efficiency programs administered under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. § 15801 et seq.) and Inflation Reduction Act §§ 50121-50173 provisions. Includes policy riders constraining DOE implementation of renewable energy programs.