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S 4802118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action Date
Jul 25, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (S.4802) is a Senate-originated appropriations bill intended to allocate federal funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other related agencies for the fiscal year 2025. The bill's purpose is to provide the necessary budgetary resources to support the operations, programs, and initiatives of these agencies. However, the full text and detailed provisions of the bill are not available, and no official summary has been provided. The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without enactment.

Bottom Line

S.4802 sought to fund key federal agencies related to interior and environmental matters for fiscal year 2025 but did not pass into law.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill focuses on appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies.
  • It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 447.
  • The bill status is recorded as failed or expired, indicating it did not become law.
Who Benefits?

['Department of the Interior', 'Environmental Protection Agency', 'Other related federal agencies funded through this appropriations act', 'Employees and contractors of these agencies', "Potentially, sectors and communities served by these agencies' programs"]

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text and official summary limits detailed understanding of funding levels and specific provisions.', 'Failure to pass the bill may result in funding gaps or reliance on continuing resolutions for the affected agencies.', 'Without enacted appropriations, agency operations and program implementation could face uncertainty or delays.']

Political Context

This appropriations bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress as part of the annual process to fund federal agencies related to interior and environmental functions. The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but did not advance to enactment before the legislative session ended, resulting in its failure or expiration. Appropriations bills typically require negotiation and agreement between both chambers of Congress and the President.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential delays or interruptions in agency programs and services due to lack of appropriated funds.', 'Increased reliance on temporary funding measures such as continuing resolutions.', 'Possible impacts on contractors and employees dependent on agency funding.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the specific funding allocations and policy provisions. The failure of the bill to pass highlights the importance of monitoring appropriations processes to assess impacts on agency operations and public services. Tracking the legislative calendar and status updates is essential for timely awareness of funding outcomes.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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