Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

9/8/2023, 6:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8262

Bill 117 hr 8262, also known as the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and funding allocations for various government agencies and programs related to the environment and natural resources.

The bill covers funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Forest Service, and other related agencies. It includes provisions for funding conservation programs, national parks, wildlife protection, and environmental research and enforcement efforts.

Some key highlights of the bill include increased funding for wildfire prevention and response efforts, support for clean energy initiatives, and investments in water infrastructure projects. The bill also includes provisions to address climate change, protect endangered species, and promote sustainable land management practices. Overall, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 aims to provide the necessary resources and support for the protection and preservation of our natural resources and environment. It reflects the government's commitment to addressing environmental challenges and promoting conservation efforts for the benefit of current and future generations.

Congressional Summary of HR 8262

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to Interior for

  • the Bureau of Land Management,
  • the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
  • the National Park Service,
  • the U.S. Geological Survey,
  • the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management,
  • the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement,
  • the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,
  • the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
  • the Bureau of Indian Education,
  • the Office of the Special Trustee For American Indians,
  • Departmental Offices, and
  • Department-Wide Programs.

The bill also provides appropriations to the EPA and the Forest Service.

Within the Department of Health and Human Services, the bill provides appropriations for

  • the Indian Health Service,
  • the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and
  • the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

The bill provides appropriations to several related agencies, including

  • the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality,
  • the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board,
  • the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation,
  • the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development,
  • the Smithsonian Institution,
  • the National Gallery of Art,
  • the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
  • the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars,
  • the National Endowment for the Arts,
  • the National Endowment for the Humanities,
  • the Commission of Fine Arts,
  • the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
  • the National Capital Planning Commission,
  • the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum,
  • the Presidio Trust,
  • the World War I Centennial Commission, and
  • the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8262

Bill HR 8262 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 1, 2022. Bill HR 8262 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 1, 2022.  Bill HR 8262's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308. as of July 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8262

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8262

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesAlabamaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBuilding constructionCaliforniaCommission of Fine ArtsComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightConnecticutDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of the InteriorDistrict of ColumbiaDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEarth sciencesElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFloridaForests, forestry, treesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHistoric sites and heritage areasHumanities programs fundingIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMarine pollutionMarshall IslandsMassachusettsMicronesiaMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyMiningMonuments and memorialsMotor vehiclesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Capital Planning CommissionNational Institutes of Health (NIH)New JerseyNew York StateNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOil and gasOregonPalauParks, recreation areas, trailsPennsylvaniaPerforming artsPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoRailroadsResearch administration and fundingSmithsonian InstitutionSouth CarolinaState and local government operationsTransportation costsU.S. historyU.S. territories and protectoratesUser charges and feesVirgin IslandsVirginiaWater qualityWest VirginiaWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWorld history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8262

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8262

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Chellie Pingree
Maine(Democrat)

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