$6 million for the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, $2 million less than fiscal year 2025 but $6 million above the request, to fund infrastructure improvements (TITLE IV, p. 68)
Prohibits funding for any environmental, social, or governance policies, training, or programs within the Department of Treasury (SEC. 134)
Prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from promulgating rules to “ban gas stoves” (SEC. 502)
Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from establishing an ESG advisory committee (SEC. 509)
Prohibits the SBA from funding climate change initiatives to help small businesses cut energy costs and reduce carbon pollution (SEC. 534)
Prohibits the SEC from implementing rules on climate-related disclosures (SEC. 633)
Prohibits the procurement of electric vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, electric vehicle charging stations or infrastructure (SEC. 636)
Codifies a version of the Regulations in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act (SEC. 647)
Prohibits the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees from investing in ESG funds (SEC. 753)
Prohibits DC from implementing more stringent auto emissions standards (SEC. 821)
Prohibits DC from implementing or enforcing provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (§28–3901–28–3913) against oil and gas companies for environmental claims (SEC. 832)
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation (100% cut)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (100% cut)
Election Assistance Commission (35% cut)
Federal Election Commission (10% cut)
Federal Trade Commission (78% cut)
Merit Systems Protection Board (11% cut)
National Archives and Records Administration (8% cut)
Department of Treasury
Program Name
$ Change
from 2025
Enacted
(in millions)
Brief Description of Program and Recommended Reduction or Increase
Rural Financial Award Program
+100
The Budget would require 60 percent of Community Development Financial Institutions’
(CDFIs’) loans and investments to go to rural areas.
Cuts, Reductions, and Consolidations
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
-2,488
The Budget cuts IRS enforcement and taxpayer services.
CDFI Fund Discretionary Awards
-291
The Budget recommends
eliminating CDFI Fund discretionary awards. Remaining funding supports oversight and closeout of prior awards,
maintaining CDFI certification, and support for New Markets Tax Credit administration and the zero-cost Bond Guarantee Program.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Cuts, Reductions, and Consolidations
Entrepreneurial Development Programs
(EDP) Consolidation
-167
The Budget ends 15 programs, leaving only the Small Business
Development Centers (SBDCs) program. The SBDC request includes a $10 million increase for business technical assistance services for veteran-owned small businesses.
Salaries and Expenses (S&E)
-111
The Budget provides $250 million for SBA’s S&E, a 34 percent cut.
The legislative hearing will be on the following bills:
H.R. 280 (Rep. Hageman), “Combatting Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025” or the “COAL Act of 2025”, to codify key aspects of the Trump administration’s EO 14261, “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and amending Executive Order 14241,” by nullifying DOI’s Secretarial Order 3338, which placed a moratorium on new federal coal leases
H.R. 1366 (Rep. Amodei), “Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025”, to override the Rosemont decision, by creating a new category of mill sites to ensure that operators can use federal lands, whether mineral or non-mineral in character, for activities ancillary to mining, and also creates the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund
H.R. 3872 (Rep. Fallon), “Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025” or the “MERICA Act of 2025”, to amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to clarify that all federally acquired lands are eligible to be considered for hardrock mineral leasing
H.R. 4018 (Rep. Ezell), to direct DOI and other federal agencies to accelerate leasing and permitting of seabed mineral projects on the OCS and to identify critical minerals recoverable from those resources, codifying key elements of EO 14285, “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources”
H.R. 4068 (Rep. Collins), “Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act”, to require the Secretary of the Interior to identify any existing and potential categorical exclusion under NEPA that could further the production and export of domestic coal
H.R. 4090 (Rep. Stauber), To codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, including ordering DOI to annually report on the dollar value and overall economic impact of each mineral commodity for which the U.S. is import-reliant; requiring the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to identify priority mining projects on federal lands that can be immediately approved and take all necessary and appropriate steps to expedite these projects; directing the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to identify all federal lands in their respective jurisdictions that may be suitable for hardrock mineral, exploration, development, or production, as well as potential sites for expanded production of hardrock minerals and their byproducts; directing DOI to revise or rescind agency actions that hinder mining projects, recommend changes to current law necessary to streamline domestic mining, and conduct a nationwide review of state and local laws or regulations that impede mineral exploration and development; and directing DOI to accelerate geologic mapping of the U.S., with a focus on hardrock mineral deposits
Adam Suess, Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. [All bills]
Panel III (Outside Experts):
Debra W. Struhsacker, Mining and Public Lands Policy Consultant and CoFounder, The Women’s Mining Coalition, Reno, NV [H.R. 1366, H.R. 3872, H.R. 4090]
Hans Smit, President and CEO, Ocean Minerals LLC, Spring, TX [H.R. 4018]
Dr. Steve Feldgus, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. [All bills] [Minority witness]
Scarlett has been serving as the CEQ chief of staff and acting chair since the start of the current administration; previously, she worked at CEQ and served as chief of staff to the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council during President Trump’s first administration. Additionally, she served as senior Republican professional staff on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee under Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.).
On February 19, 2025, Scarlett issued guidance in the form of a memorandum to the heads of federal agencies and departments (2025 CEQ Memo), providing direction on how agencies should update their existing NEPA procedures for consistency with the NEPA amendments in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) (2023 NEPA Statute) and the policy priorities laid out in the various Executive Orders (EOs) from President Trump. She made clear that environmental justice and cumulative impacts don’t need to be considered.
Jeffrey Hall, previously a partner at oil-industry law firm Burke Law Group, is principal deputy assistant administrator in EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. At Burke, Hall represented Dr. Eithan Haim, an anti-trans surgeon who stole minor patient files and shared them with neo-Nazi activist Chris Rufo. The case against Haim was dropped by the DOJ days after Trump became president. Hall also represented the anti-trans organization Do No Harm. Hall also represented the State of Louisiana in arguments before the Fifth Court of Appeals in Texas v. EPA. The court ruled against Louisiana.
A March 12 memo from Hall lays out specific “initial guidance” on realigning the agency’s 2023 National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives with the Trump Administration’s stated goals. The memo provides that “enforcement and compliance assurance actions shall not shut down any stage of energy production . . . or power generation absent an imminent and substantial threat to human health or an express statutory or regulatory requirement to the contrary.” Further, actions that “would unduly burden or significantly disrupt energy production or power generation,” among other consequences, must be approved by Mr. Hall.
The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:
H. Res. ____ – Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.
The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
H.J. Res. 104 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’. [Rule Markup Only]
H.J. Res. 105 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’. [Rule Markup Only]
H.J. Res. 106 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’. [Rule Markup Only]
What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate? With climate action stalled federally, cities, counties, and states have a huge opportunity to lead, which is why we need progressive climate champions in office at all levels of government now more than ever.
On August 27 at 6pm ET/3pm PT, Lead Locally is hosting a virtual panel featuring elected climate leaders from across the country. In this moment, voters are calling for a change in leadership – generationally, and politically – at all levels of government.
Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in NYC’s mayoral primary, for instance, provides one exciting model of what new leadership on climate can look like. From fare-free buses to green public schools, his bold climate platform centered on making the city more affordable and livable for working class families.
Aru Shiney-Ajay, Sunrise Movement’s Executive Director, will be joining us for a conversation with three elected climate champions from across the country to hear about how they successfully ran for local office and how they’re governing in the face of the Trump administration’s attacks on our planet and communities:
Oscar De Los Santos, AZ State House Rep. District 11
Kate Sykes, Portland City Councilor District 5
Andre Carroll, PA State House Rep. District 201
Panelists will share with us:
How they successfully ran for local office – and what motivated them to do so
How they’re governing in the face of Trump’s attacks on our planet and communities
Whether, and in what way, they think voters are demanding a change in leadership right now – and what races like Mamdani’s can tell us
This call is for all, whether you are just curious about local climate politics or you are committed to running for local office already.
