Bill sets 2027 funding for Interior Dept, parks, tribes and public lands

What does this do?

This bill funds the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the budget year starting October 2027, setting specific dollar amounts for programs run by the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. It covers public lands management, endangered species protection, energy and mineral leasing, wildfire prevention, historic preservation, and tribal services. It also sets rules on agency spending, staffing, partnerships, and fee handling.

Who does it affect?

Park visitors, ranchers, and energy companies operating on federal land are affected, as are Native American tribes, students, and communities near forests and wildlands. Scientists, environmental groups, and historic preservation organizations relying on federal grants are also affected.

Why does it matter?

The funding levels and spending rules determine staffing, services, and program operations across federal lands, wildlife programs, and tribal communities nationwide.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Sets dollar amounts per agency program
• Rules for grazing, mining, drilling fees