U.S. House Passes Spending Bill for Interior Department, Aiming to Cut Spending and Avert Shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, August 27, 2026, passed a spending bill that funds the Department of the Interior and similar agencies. The bill, which passed 226-196, aims to rein in spending, cut bureaucracy, and prioritize energy independence and wildfire management. Supporters stated the bill is 35% lower than FY23 spending and more than $21 billion below the President's budget request. This action is part of the chamber's efforts to complete annual appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026 and avert a government shutdown.