HR-8998 : Still Just a Bill


Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to Interior for

  • the Bureau of Land Management,
  • the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
  • the National Park Service,
  • the U.S. Geological Survey,
  • the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management,
  • the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement,
  • the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,
  • the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
  • the Bureau of Indian Education,
  • the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration,
  • Departmental Offices, and
  • Department-Wide Programs.

The bill also provides appropriations to the EPA and the Forest Service.

Within the Department of Health and Human Services, the bill provides appropriations for

  • the Indian Health Service,
  • the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and
  • the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

The bill provides appropriations to several related agencies, including

  • the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality,
  • the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board,
  • the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation,
  • the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development,
  • the Smithsonian Institution,
  • the National Gallery of Art,
  • the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
  • the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars,
  • the National Endowment for the Arts,
  • the National Endowment for the Humanities,
  • the Commission of Fine Arts,
  • the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
  • the National Capital Planning Commission,
  • the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and
  • the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

The bill also includes (i.e., incorporates by reference) H.R. 548 (Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act) and Title III of H.R. 7408  (America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act). 

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-09-12CalendarsRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.Senate
2024-08-01IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2024-07-24FloorThe Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 8998.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-07-24VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 205 (Roll no. 399).House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8998.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4904-4909)House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8998 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorMr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 93.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 92.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 91, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 91.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 90.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 89.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 88.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 85, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 85.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 84.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 83, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 83.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 82, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 82.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 81, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 81.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 80.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4881-4891)House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8998 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorMr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 79.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 78.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 77.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 76.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Obernolte amendment No. 75.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 73.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 72.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 57, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 57.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 56.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2024-07-24FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4867-4877)House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8998 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorMr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 48.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 47.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 46.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harshbarger amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harshbarger amendment No. 45.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 44.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 43.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 42.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 41.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 40.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cammack amendment No. 30.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 25.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 24.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Brecheen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 23.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 22.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 21.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 20.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 19.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 17.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 16.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 15.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 14.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 13.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 11.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 9.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 8.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 7.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bice amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bentz amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Simpson amendment en bloc.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8998.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1370 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8997 and H.R. 8998. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8997 and H.R. 8998 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1370. (consideration: CR H4798-4857; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4801-4826)House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorRule H. Res. 1370 passed House.House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8997 and H.R. 8998. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8997 and H.R. 8998 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2024-07-11CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481.House floor actions
2024-07-11CommitteeThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-581, by Mr. Simpson.House floor actions
2024-07-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Michael K. Simpson [R] (ID-2)
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
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