WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * WTAS: Strong Support for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 This week, the House of Representatives passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 397 to 28. H.R. 6938  more PR