This bill would fund Interior, EPA, parks, tribal programs, and wildfire work for 2025. It would also block many specific agency rules and limit how some money can be used.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: On Passage in the House: Passed.
Latest action on H.R. 8998: On Passage in the House: Passed
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and places tied to federal land, environmental rules, tribal services, and wildfire response. That includes tribes, park and refuge users, federal firefighters, states, local governments, conservation groups, energy and mining companies, farmers, vehicle makers, and communities near polluted areas or fire-prone land.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it decides what federal land, wildlife, tribal, fire, and environmental work gets paid for in 2025. It could affect park services, tribal programs, wildfire readiness, mine cleanup, and conservation grants. It could also slow or stop many environmental rules for as long as this funding law controls the money. The full effect would depend on how agencies apply the limits and what Congress, courts, or later laws do next.
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Officially: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
This bill would fund Interior, EPA, parks, tribal programs, and wildfire work for 2025. It would also block many specific agency rules and limit how some money can be used.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR8998. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Passed House. Now before the Senate.
This is the moment to act.
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This bill passed the House and is now before the Senate — this is the moment to act.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Latest: On Passage in the House: Passed (7/25/2024)
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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