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Congress·Reported·H.R. 4754

House Committee Advances 2026 Interior Bill Blocking EPA Car Rules, Boosting Oil Lease Sales

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

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill sets the 2026 budget for agencies that manage America's public lands, national parks, and environmental protection. It provides billions of dollars for the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and the Indian Health Service to keep these programs running and maintain federal facilities.

    From policy text

    “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.”
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  • Native American communities would see significant funding, including over $5 billion for healthcare and $2 billion for education and social programs. The bill also supports local governments through payments that help towns that cannot collect property taxes on federal land within their borders.

    From policy text

    “in addition, $5,181,173,000, which shall become available on October 1, 2026, and remain available through September 30, 2028, except as otherwise provided herein; together with payments received during the fiscal year pursuant to sections 231(b) and 233 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 238(b) and 238b), for services furnished by the Indian Health Service”
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  • The policy requires the government to hold more frequent auctions for oil and gas drilling on federal lands and in the ocean. It specifically orders at least four lease sales per year in states like Wyoming and New Mexico and two large sales in the Gulf of Mexico to encourage domestic energy production.

    From policy text

    “each fiscal year, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a minimum of four oil and gas lease sales in each of the following States: (A) Wyoming. (B) New Mexico. (C) Colorado. (D) Utah. (E) Montana. (F) North Dakota. (G) Oklahoma. (H) Nevada. (I) Alaska.”
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  • To limit government reach, the bill blocks several environmental rules. This includes stopping new emissions standards for cars and trucks, preventing certain animals from being listed as endangered, and stopping the government from considering the 'social cost of carbon' when making new rules.

    From policy text

    “None of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used by the Secretary of the Interior, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533)-- (1) to write or issue a proposed or final rule with regard to the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) or any distinct population segment of greater sage-grouse”
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  • The bill includes several specific social and local rules, such as renaming the Opera House at the Kennedy Center after a former First Lady and preventing the government from banning lead ammunition or fishing tackle on federal lands unless specific wildlife harm is proven.

    From policy text

    “Provided, That the Opera House located in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts shall be known and designated as the ``First Lady Melania Trump Opera House''.”
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  • Funding is prohibited for certain programs, including diversity and equity training or activities that promote Critical Race Theory. It also protects individuals and organizations from government penalties if they act based on a religious belief that marriage should be between one man and one woman.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 actions
Jul 24, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.

Jul 24, 2025House

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-215, by Mr. Simpson.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 - September 2026)

Oil and gas lease sales must begin in Gulf of Mexico and multiple western states

The government would be required to hold at least four onshore lease sales per year in states like Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Nevada, and Alaska, plus two offshore sales in the Gulf of Mexico. This could increase domestic energy production and affect local communities near drilling sites.

Upon enactment through September 30, 2026

Multiple environmental rules are blocked from enforcement

If enacted, EPA rules on vehicle emissions, power plant standards, air quality, methane fees, and numerous other environmental regulations would be defunded and unenforceable. Industries regulated by these rules would no longer face compliance requirements, while communities near pollution sources could see air and water quality impacts.

Within 60 days of enactment

Gray wolf delisted from Endangered Species Act within 60 days

The Secretary of the Interior would be required to reissue a rule removing gray wolves from the endangered species list within 60 days of the bill becoming law. This would transfer management to state wildlife agencies and could allow hunting in states that permit it.

Related Bills

4 bills
S. 544Related bill

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

Feb 11 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 334.

H.R. 1366Related bill

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

Dec 18 — Received in the Senate.

H.R. 6938Related bill

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 23 — Became Public Law No: 119-74.

S. 2431Related bill

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

Jul 24 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 4754
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.

Sponsor

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