“The vote by the U.S. Senate and House to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will have profound, lasting, negative consequences for every American,” said President and CEO Patricia Harrison.

“The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development measure before the subcommittee today responsibly funds our most critical transportation and housing needs while demonstrating fiscal responsibility,” said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma).

The House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill on July 15, 2025.

The House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill on July 15, 2025.

“The Administration has frozen, attacked, and destroyed grants that help Tribes with hazard mitigation, grants that support the recovery of endangered species, grants that decrease flooding risks, and grants that help restore areas damaged by floods and wildfires,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut).

“The cuts in this bill are irresponsible and will hurt agencies that are already struggling to deliver services to the public,” said Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine).

“I have consistently said that I refuse to balance the budget on the backs of Tribes, so I am proud that this bill makes strong investments to further the Federal government’s trust and treaty responsibilities,” said Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho).

“I’m proud that the legislation prioritizes funding across Tribal accounts—ensuring the delivery of critical services in Indian Country,” said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma).

“Our FY26 process is driven by the national mandate of turning President Trump’s vision into action,” said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations.