Interior spending bill sets 2026 funding for parks, public lands and Indian Affairs

What does this do?

S 2431 is a spending bill that sets how much the federal government can spend in the 2026 budget year, which ends September 30, 2026, on the Department of the Interior and related agencies. It does not create new programs. It sets funding levels for existing ones. The text provided covers the Interior Department's agencies, and the rest of the bill, including environmental agencies, is cut off.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects people who visit or live near public lands and parks, workers and companies that use federal land for energy, mining, or grazing, and states and tribes that receive federal grants. It also affects Native American communities that rely on federal programs.

Why does it matter?

Funding levels decide how much money agencies have to run parks, manage public lands, and carry out wildlife, research, and mine cleanup work. The bill also requires the land, wildlife, and park agencies to keep up their staffing levels.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• $2.87 billion for national parks
• $1.9 billion for Indian Affairs
• $130 million for mine cleanup