Summary of HR 4754: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Bill Number: HR 4754

Introduced: July 24, 2025

Status: Reported by the House Committee on Appropriations (H. Rept. 119-215)

Fiscal Year: Ending September 30, 2026

Total Appropriations: $37,971,000,000

Purpose and Intent

The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 aims to allocate funding for various federal agencies responsible for managing public lands, protecting the environment, and supporting American Indian and Alaska Native communities, as well as the arts and humanities. The bill seeks to ensure that these agencies can effectively carry out their missions while adhering to budgetary constraints.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several significant funding allocations and policy provisions:

Funding Allocations

• Total Discretionary Budget Authority: $37,971,000,000
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): $2,904,247,000
  • Public Safety and Justice: $771,836,000
• Bureau of Indian Education (BIE): $1,530,883,000
• Indian Health Service (IHS): $8,405,509,000
  • Advance Appropriations for FY 2027: $6,047,037,000

Policy Provisions

The bill continues several existing provisions and introduces new ones, including:
- Funding Restrictions:
- Prohibits the EPA from imposing mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting for manure management.
- Prohibits regulation of lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle.
- Blocks EPA from implementing livestock emissions permitting under the Clean Air Act.

• Land and Resource Management:

  • Ensures continued access to public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting.
  • Reinstates leases for critical minerals and mandates onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales.

• Environmental Regulations:

  • Blocks previous regulations on power plants and vehicle emissions that could increase costs for consumers.
  • Prohibits the use of the social cost of carbon in federal decision-making.

• Agricultural and Industrial Support:

  • Clarifies pesticide labeling to provide regulatory certainty for farmers and producers.

Affected Entities

The bill primarily impacts:
- Federal agencies under the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- American Indian and Alaska Native communities through funding for education, health services, and public safety.
- Various stakeholders in the agriculture, energy, and environmental sectors.

Procedural Aspects

• The bill was placed on the Union Calendar on July 24, 2025, and is currently reported by the House Committee on Appropriations.
• Related bills include companion measures in the Senate (S 2431, S 544) and another House bill (HR 1366).

This summary provides an overview of HR 4754, highlighting its funding priorities and policy implications for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill reflects ongoing legislative efforts to balance resource management, environmental protection, and economic interests.