Overview of the 2019 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
The proposed $11.7 billion budget represents a $1 billion reduction from the previous year, impacting how the federal government manages public lands, offshore energy leasing, and national park infrastructure maintenance.
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National Park Service
The agency is subject to a new infrastructure fund proposal intended to address deferred maintenance.
Energy Industry
The industry is affected by the Department's new five-year offshore leasing plan and mineral security initiatives.
Alaska Local Communities
These communities are engaging with the Department regarding exploration and development in the 1002 Area.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Department of the Interior requested $11.7 billion in discretionary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019.
- The requested budget is a reduction of more than $1 billion compared to the previous fiscal year's funding level.
- The budget proposal includes a legislative plan to create a new public lands infrastructure fund to address deferred maintenance in national parks.
- The Department is pursuing a new draft five-year plan for offshore energy leasing.
- The budget includes funding for modern geologic mapping to support national mineral security.
- The Department is currently developing a framework for exploration and development in the 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
- The budget strategy prioritizes maintaining existing federal lands over the acquisition of new land.
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Why It Matters
The proposed $11.7 billion budget represents a $1 billion reduction from the previous year, impacting how the federal government manages public lands, offshore energy leasing, and national park infrastructure maintenance.
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Shift in Land Management Strategy
The budget explicitly moves away from federal land acquisition toward prioritizing the maintenance of existing federal holdings.
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