McCaul Votes for Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act

September 4, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement after voting to pass the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. “After four years of the Biden administration hamstringing American energy, stifling our economy, and ceding national security ground to our adversaries, House Republicans and the Trump administration are getting this country back on track," said Rep. McCaul. "Today's bill strengthens U.S. energy production, fuels job creation and economic growth, and leverages America's natural resources to reduce our reliance on other countries for critical minerals. I was proud to vote for this bill and secure a decisive victory not only for Texans, but for all Americans who want to see this nation prosper." The fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act would: Safeguard national security by prohibiting crude oil sales from our strategic petroleum reserves to the CCP and prohibiting Chinese and Russian citizens from accessing nuclear weapons facilities; Invest in mining production technology and critical mineral extraction, which will reduce our dependency on foreign nations; Fully fund small modular and advanced reactor demonstrations, which are critical to restoring U.S. nuclear leadership; Maintain our nuclear edge by modernizing nuclear weapons stockpiles; Improve U.S. ports and waterways to facilitate efficient transport of goods and services; and Preserve cybersecurity funding to protect Americans' data and infrastructure. ### Issues : Energy