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 related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It ensures continued operation and funding for critical programs across these federal entities, supporting their diverse missions. Within the Department of the Interior , significant funding is allocated to the Bureau of Land Management for land and resource management, including Oregon and California grant lands and range improvements. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service receives appropriations for resource management, construction, and various conservation efforts, such as endangered species, wetlands, and migratory birds. The National Park Service is funded for operating the national park system, national recreation and preservation, and historic preservation, with specific amounts for maintenance and construction projects. Further Interior Department funding supports the United States Geological Survey for scientific surveys and research, 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 appropriations for regulatory activities and abandoned mine reclamation, including grants to states and tribal entities. Indian Affairs , encompassing the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Bureau of Trust Funds Administration, receives extensive funding for operating Indian programs, land consolidation, contract support costs, and education. This includes appropriations for construction, land and water claim settlements, and guaranteed loan programs, alongside support for Departmental Offices like the Office of the Secretary and Insular Affairs. A major focus is wildland fire management , with substantial allocations for fire preparedness, suppression operations, and fuels management across the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service. The bill also establishes a wildfire suppression operations reserve fund, allowing for transfers between agencies to address emergency needs, and funds other department-wide programs like hazardous materials and energy community revitalization. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) receives appropriations for its Office of the Administrator, Science and Technology, and Environmental Programs and Management. Key EPA funding areas include the Energy Star Program, addressing contamination in Alaska Native lands, and managing hazardous substance superfund sites. Significant grants are provided for State and Tribal Assistance, particularly for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, and various water infrastructure projects. Related agencies also receive funding, including the Forest Service for operations, research, state and private forestry, and national forest system management. The Indian Health Service is funded for health services, facilities, and contract support costs for tribes. Other entities like the Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities also receive appropriations. General provisions address various administrative and policy matters, such as limitations on mining applications and certain activities within national monuments. They also include requirements for the use of American iron and steel in water infrastructure projects, tribal leases, and Land and Water Conservation Fund allocations. The bill concludes with specific rescissions of unobligated balances and repurposes funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for wildland fire management and oversight.