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

Introduced: July 11, 2024 Introduced by: Simpson, Michael K. Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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Sep 12, 2024
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
Aug 1, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jul 24, 2024
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 8998.
Jul 24, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 205 (Roll no. 399).
Jul 24, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 205 (Roll no. 399).
Jul 24, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 24, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 24, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8998.
Jul 24, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4904-4909)
Jul 24, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8998 as unfinished business.
Jul 24, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 93.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 92.
Jul 24, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 91, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 91.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 90.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 89.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 88.
Jul 24, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 85, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 85.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 84.
Jul 24, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 83, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 83.
Jul 24, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 82, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 82.
Jul 24, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 81, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 81.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 80.
Jul 24, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4881-4891)
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 79.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 78.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 77.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 76.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Obernolte amendment No. 75.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 73.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 72.
Jul 24, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 57, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 57.
Jul 24, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 56.
Jul 24, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 24, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4867-4877)
Jul 23, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8998 as unfinished business.
Jul 23, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 23, 2024
Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
Jul 23, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 48.
Jul 23, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 47.
Jul 23, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 46.
Jul 23, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harshbarger amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 25, 2024 House · vote #399 On Passage Passed 210205 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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, and
  • the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

The bill also includes (i.e., incorporates by reference) H.R. 548 (Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act) and Title III of H.R. 7408  (America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act). 

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

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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.

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