{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401997", "Chairman Simpson's FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill Advances in House Appropriations Committee", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "ID", "Michael K. Simpson", "S001148", "simpson.house.gov", "simpson", "https://simpson.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson\u2013Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee\u2013released the following statement after the Committee approved the bill.\n\n\u201cAs Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I promised to write a fiscally responsible bill that rightsizes federal agencies, supports the Trump Administration's policy goals, and reduces regulatory burdens. I am thrilled that this critical legislation does so while continuing to protect public lands and programs vital to states and local communities. This bill once again fully funds the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, prioritizes funding for federal wildland firefighter pay, and honors our trust and treaty responsibilities with the Tribes. The advancement of this full-year spending measure is a step in the right direction, and I thank Chairman Cole and my colleagues for their support,\u201d said Rep. Simpson.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s heritage has always been shaped by the lands and resources entrusted to the nation. The responsibility before us is to manage them wisely and ensure they remain a source of strength and opportunity for generations to come. The FY27 Interior and Environment bill answers that challenge with strong stewardship. It manages our public lands responsibly, unleashes domestic energy and mineral production, and strengthens wildfire response. It reflects our commitment to upholding our sacred trust and treaty oaths to protect Native American communities. And it refocuses agencies on their core missions by reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and improving accountability. Chairman Simpson ensured that each provision and investment reinforces America's natural, cultural, and environmental resources. With the bill now reported out of the full committee, his hard work has advanced a commonsense vision for stewardship, opportunity, and long-term prosperity,\u201d said House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole.\n\nHighlights of the bill include:\n\nReduces EPA funding by 20%.\n\nProtects access to public lands.\n\nExpands access to critical minerals.\n\nFully funds the PILT program.\n\nProtects oil and gas production.\n\nProhibits rulings used to weaponize the Endangered Species Act against land users and energy producers.\n\nPrioritizes funding for Tribes and Wildland Fire Management.\n\nSubcommittee Chairman Simpson's opening remarks are available here.\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill will now go to the full floor of the House of Representatives for further consideration.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401997"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9899241849780083, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}