Bills · S 2431
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2431Water storageMonuments and memorials
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRO JUL 24· LAST ACTION JUL 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it determines how the federal government will manage and protect millions of acres of public land, including national parks, forests, and other natural spaces, for the upcoming year. If this bill becomes law, it provides the essential funding for everything from fighting wildfires, protecting endangered species, maintaining recreational trails, to managing oil and gas leases and supporting local economies that rely on these lands. Without this funding, or if the funding levels were drastically different, the Bureau of Land Management and related agencies would struggle to perform their duties, potentially leading to deterioration of natural resources, reduced access for recreation, delays in economic activities on public lands, or increased risks from unmanaged situations like wildfires. It's about ensuring the continued health, accessibility, and responsible use of our shared natural heritage.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allocates $1,256,992,000 for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to manage lands and resources.
This is the primary funding source for the BLM's vast responsibilities, covering everything from land protection to resource development.
PROVISION 02
Provides specific funding for managing wild horse and burro populations and for annual and deferred maintenance projects, with these funds available until they are fully spent.
Ensures continuous funding for significant and often challenging aspects of land management, addressing long-term needs.
PROVISION 03
Allows fees collected by the BLM for processing oil and gas permits, mining claims, and communication site rentals to be used for administrative costs of those programs.
Enables the BLM to cover operational expenses directly from user fees, potentially reducing reliance on general taxpayer funds for these specific services.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that money collected from damaged property or unauthorized actions on public lands can be used to improve, protect, or rehabilitate any damaged public lands, even if it's not the exact land where the funds were collected.
Provides flexibility for the BLM to efficiently use funds recovered from damages to address a broader range of environmental restoration needs across public lands.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJUL 24
Introduced in Senate
JUL 24
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. With written report No. 119-46.
JUL 24
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.
JUN 11
Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-67.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2431
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJul 24, 2025
Last actionJul 24, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025
Senate BillS 2431Water storageMonuments and memorials
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 24, 2025
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