Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

3/12/2024, 5:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 2605

Bill 118 s 2605, also known as the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, 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.

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 addresses issues such as climate change, land conservation, and environmental justice. Overall, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 aims to provide the necessary resources for the protection and preservation of our natural resources and environment while also addressing important issues related to climate change and sustainability.

Congressional Summary of S 2605

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 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, and
  • the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

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

Current Status of Bill S 2605

Bill S 2605 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2605 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2605's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2605

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 S 2605

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

Accounting and auditingAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlternative and renewable resourcesAmerican SamoaAppropriationsAviation and airportsBirdsBooks and print mediaBuilding constructionCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommemorative events and holidaysCommission of Fine ArtsComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesFloridaForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGreat LakesGuamHIV/AIDSHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHumanities programs fundingIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLease and rental servicesLibraries and archivesLicensing and registrationsMammalsMental healthMexicoMicronesiaMilitary historyMiningMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Capital Planning CommissionNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Neurological disordersNew JerseyNew MexicoNew York StateNorthern Mariana IslandsOceaniaOil and gasOklahomaOregonOutdoor recreationPalauPollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRailroadsResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSchool administrationSeashores and lakeshoresSmithsonian InstitutionSolid waste and recyclingTransportation costsU.S. historyU.S. territories and protectoratesUser charges and feesVirgin IslandsWages and earningsWashington StateWater qualityWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supplyWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's healthWorld history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2605

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024An original bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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