Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and several related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It outlines specific funding levels and directives for various bureaus and programs, ensuring the continued operation and management of federal lands, natural resources, and environmental protection initiatives. The legislation also incorporates numerous general provisions and policy riders that influence agency actions and regulatory authority. Within the Department of the Interior, significant funding is allocated to the Bureau of Land Management for land and resource management, including the wild horse and burro program and Oregon and California grant lands. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service receives appropriations for resource management, endangered species conservation, wetlands protection, and grants to states and tribes for wildlife programs. The National Park Service is funded for park operations, historic preservation, and construction projects, with specific allocations for Everglades restoration and Save America's Treasures grants. The bill also funds the United States Geological Survey for surveys, investigations, and research across various scientific disciplines, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for managing and regulating offshore energy activities. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement receives funds for regulating surface mining and reclaiming abandoned mine lands, including substantial amounts for economic and community development in affected areas. Indian Affairs , encompassing the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Bureau of Trust Funds Administration, receives substantial appropriations for operating Indian programs, education, construction, and managing trust funds. These funds support tribal priority allocations, welfare assistance, and infrastructure development, with provisions for contract support costs and tribal leases. The Environmental Protection Agency is allocated funds for science and technology, environmental programs and management, and hazardous substance cleanup programs like Superfund and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. A significant portion of EPA funding goes to State and Tribal Assistance Grants , including capitalization grants for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, brownfields remediation, and various water and air quality initiatives. The Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture receives appropriations for forest operations, research, state, private, and tribal forestry, and management of the National Forest System. A major focus is on wildland fire management , with funds for presuppression, suppression operations, and emergency rehabilitation, including a dedicated reserve fund for wildfire suppression. Key policy provisions include mandates for the Secretary of the Interior to conduct annual offshore and onshore oil and gas lease sales and to reissue the final rule delisting the gray wolf. Conversely, the bill prohibits funds from being used to implement or enforce certain environmental regulations, such as those related to the greater sage-grouse, lesser prairie-chicken, northern long-eared bat, wolverine, grizzly bear populations, and specific EPA rules concerning greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, and vehicle standards. It also restricts the use of funds to prohibit lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands unless specific conditions are met. Other general provisions address issues such as emergency transfer authorities, limitations on mining patent applications, contract support costs for Indian programs, and prohibitions on funding activities that promote Critical Race Theory or certain diversity, equity, and inclusion training. The bill also includes an extension of various existing authorities and mandates the reissuance of a final rule delisting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bear population, explicitly stating that this reissuance shall not be subject to judicial review.