# Senate Appropriators Propose Energy Funding

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee proposed **$63.1 billion** in discretionary fiscal 2027 funding for energy and water development programs, about $4 billion more than the House Appropriations Committee’s earlier approved level. The proposal includes **$28.8 billion** for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a 13% increase over fiscal 2026 enacted funding. These are proposed appropriations, not enacted funding or contract awards, but they signal potential federal demand for energy and nuclear security work if Congress approves the funding.

- Companies supporting energy and water development or NNSA missions can use the proposed levels for fiscal 2027 market and capacity planning, while treating them as subject to congressional action.
- The proposed NNSA increase may signal expanded funding priorities for nuclear security programs; it does not itself create a solicitation or guarantee contract opportunities.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the Senate proposal from the House committee’s lower level when assessing potential funding scenarios.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
- National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)