Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Rep. Simpson Advances Bill to Fund National Parks and Block New Environmental Rules
This bill has been reported by the House Committee on Appropriations and is now waiting for further action on the Union Calendar. It is currently moving through the legislative process as expected. There are no companion bills listed at this time.
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As a standard funding bill, some version must pass to keep the government open, but the controversial social and environmental rules will likely face heavy opposition in the Senate.
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Section 440 shields individuals and organizations that oppose same-sex marriage on religious grounds from any federal consequences, including loss of tax-exempt status, grants, contracts, accreditation, or federal benefits. This could allow organizations receiving federal funds to discriminate against LGBTQ individuals in employment, services, or programs without facing penalties under this bill's funding.
“none of the funds provided by this Act, or previous appropriations Acts, shall be used in whole or in part to take any discriminatory action against a person, wholly or partially, on the basis that such person speaks, or acts, in accordance with a sincerely held religious belief, or moral conviction, that marriage is, or should be recognized as, a union of one man and one woman.”
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-687, by Mr. Simpson.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
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