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“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the in the House section section on pages H3894-H3895 on July 24.
The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:
Mr. COLE: Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 4820. A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. (Rept. 118-154). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mr. SIMPSON: Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 4821. A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-155). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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