Bill · H.R. 9171· House(119-HR-9171)
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
- Introduced
- 6/5/2026
- Last activity
- 6/5/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Simpson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill makes annual appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It outlines funding for land management, conservation, tribal programs, and environmental protection. Additionally, the legislation enacts several specific provisions regarding public lands, wildlife management, and the use of federal funds. Several bills from the 119th Congress are also incorporated by reference into the legislation.
Yes· 3 of 30
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
Extensive funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, and tribal land settlements strongly benefits Native Americans.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill provides substantial funding for the Indian Health Service, improving healthcare infrastructure and services for Native Americans.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Substantial rural infrastructure, forestry, and water grants provide direct benefits to rural communities.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
Numerous riders limit the implementation of wildlife protections, Endangered Species Act listings, and pollution controls.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-4
The bill prohibits consideration of the social cost of carbon and restricts certain environmental rules and carbon reporting.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-3
Provisions block specific renewable energy projects like Lava Ridge and limit certain environmental oversight.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Tribal Programs and Infrastructure: Title I provides extensive funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service, which directly supports the operation of tribal programs, education, contract support costs, and healthcare infrastructure for Native Americans.
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Water and Wastewater Grants: Title II provides billions of dollars through the State and Tribal Assistance Grants program, including capitalization grants for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, to help fund community water infrastructure projects across the United States.
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Historic Preservation: Title I allocates funding under the Historic Preservation Fund for Save America's Treasures grants, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and projects commemorating the semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Environmental and Wildlife Rules: The bill contains numerous provisions that prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce specific wildlife and environmental protections, such as certain Endangered Species Act listings and land management rules, which critics argue could weaken environmental oversight.
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Limitations on Social Cost of Carbon: Section 442 explicitly prohibits the use of any funds made available by the Act to consider or incorporate the social cost of carbon in cost-benefit analyses, rulemakings, guidance, or agency actions.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6Good For Rural Residents+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Gun Owners+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Children+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+4Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Affordable Housing+2Improves Second Amendment Protections+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3Improves College Affordability+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increase States Rights+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4Improves Roads And Bridges+3Improves Public Land Management+2Improves Environmental Protections-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-4Increases Renewable Energy Investment-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 6/5/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-687, by Mr. Simpson.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
- Bill introduced.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.