Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

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Summary of Bill S 4802

Bill 118 s 4802, also known as the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, 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 air and water initiatives, and investments in renewable energy development. The bill also includes provisions for addressing climate change and promoting sustainable land management practices. Overall, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 aims to support the protection and preservation of our natural resources, while also addressing important environmental challenges facing our country.

Congressional Summary of S 4802

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

This bill provides FY2025 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 Bureau of Trust Funds Administration,
  • 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 4802

Bill S 4802 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill S 4802 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2024.  Bill S 4802's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447. as of July 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4802

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 4802

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4802

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025An original bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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