Amid Uncertain Outlook, Senate Spending Panel Moves EPA FY20 Bill

The full Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a fiscal year 2020 spending bill for EPA and several other agencies that funds the agency at $9.01 billion, a $161 million boost over current levels that includes either modest increases or flat funding for numerous EPA programs. The 31-0 committee passage of the bill at a Sept. 26 markup removes one hurdle to subsequent Senate floor action as well as negotiations with the House, which proposes to fund EPA at roughly $500...