House Republicans on Wednesday passed the Interior and Environment Department spending bill of 2025. According to the bill's text, the bill aims to roll back the Biden administration's regulatory efforts and slash the budgets of environmental agencies.
$38.5 billion legislationThe bill, which passed 210-205, would result in a cut of $72 million from fiscal year 2024 levels and would reduce the budgets of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior by $1.8 billion and $42 million, respectively, E&E News reports. reportThe bill would also prohibit funding for EPA environmental justice and diversity programs.
“With good stewardship as our guiding principle, the Interior bill for FY25 will ensure that every resource is used wisely and effectively,” said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Said In a press release. (Related: Biden administration cuts billions of dollars to promote 'community-led' green projects across the U.S.)
The policy would also block EPA funding for tailpipe emissions regulations for heavy-duty vehicles, according to E&E News.
Two amendments I offered regarding the Western Water Shortage passed the House as part of the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.
These important amendments allocate $5 million to address the severe drought in western Colorado and increase water storage.https://t.co/6W2NZAzyw7
— Rep. Lauren Boebert (@RepBoebert) October 27, 2023
White House Threatened The House rejected the bill on Monday, accusing Republicans of “wasting time on a partisan bill that would result in significant cuts.”
The Interior Environmental Appropriations Bill of 2025 is only the fifth spending bill passed by the House this year, and it is unlikely that any more will be passed before the House recesses in August. according to To Hill.
“After hours of debating pointless amendments to appease the MAGA wing of the party, House Republicans avoided a final vote on the harmful FY 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Funding bill,” said Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee. press release Read.
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