Should we allocate over $10bn towards the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies?
Bill Summary
This bill allocates capital funds to the Department of the Interior, as well as agencies related to the environment. The bill funds EPA at $7.958 billion, $100 million below the fiscal year 2018 level. While funding for the EPA decreases from the past year, the National Park Service would receive $3.25 billion, which is an increase of $53 million from 2018. Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
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Opponents say
• The inspector general should complete a report on the EPA before more funds are given.
• This bill is an overreaction to the minor misdealings of the EPA's head in recent months
• This level of funding is unnecessary, especially considering how much debt the USA is in.
• This bill is an overreaction to the minor misdealings of the EPA's head in recent months
• This level of funding is unnecessary, especially considering how much debt the USA is in.
Proponents say
• “It’ll offer lawmakers ample opportunity to zero in on the indiscretions of former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, as well as address issues like what coastlines should be exempt from offshore drilling.”- Politico
• “Allowing the EPA inspector general to continue these investigations unimpeded is a step toward restoring accountability of the Trump cabinet.”- Gerry Connolly
• The EPA needs to be restored and refunded following such a tumultuous stint.
• “Allowing the EPA inspector general to continue these investigations unimpeded is a step toward restoring accountability of the Trump cabinet.”- Gerry Connolly
• The EPA needs to be restored and refunded following such a tumultuous stint.
