Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Description
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of the Interior, the EPA, and various related federal agencies.
Summary
What it does
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Forest Service. It proposes appropriations for various federal entities, including the Indian Health Service, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities. Additionally, the legislation would establish specific requirements and restrictions for how these and other appropriated funds may be used.
Who is affected
This bill primarily affects federal agencies within the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service by providing their fiscal year 2027 funding. It also impacts organizations focused on the arts, humanities, and historical preservation, such as the Smithsonian Institution and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additionally, the legislation provides appropriations for entities serving specific populations, including the Bureau of Indian Education and the Indian Health Service.
Key provisions
- Funding for the Department of the Interior. Provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for various agencies within the Department of the Interior, including the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- Environmental and Forestry Appropriations. Allocates funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Forest Service to support their respective operations and programs.
- Support for Indian Health and Environmental Health Services. Provides funding within the Department of Health and Human Services for the Indian Health Service, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
- Funding for Cultural and Arts Institutions. Appropriates funds for several national cultural entities, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
- Administrative Requirements and Restrictions. Establishes specific requirements and restrictions governing the use of funds provided by this act and other appropriations measures.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year, which begins on October 1, 2026.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for established federal agencies and programs within the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. It also establishes requirements and restrictions for the use of funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and various related agencies and programs. It also establishes specific requirements and restrictions for the use of these and other appropriated funds.