House Passes Bill Cutting The EPA’s Budget

Following a 213-203 vote, the US House passed a funding bill slashing the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by 39%. The controversial move would leave the EPA with a budget far smaller than its current one, sparking sharp debate over the agency’s role.

Deep cuts to the EPA reflect ongoing disputes over federal environmental authority. The bill underscores the deep divisions over how much the government should regulate, with significant potential implications for environmental policy.