The bill is like a new rule for people who want to dig for treasure in the ground. It tells them what they can and can't do on the land while making sure they follow the rules and pay some money, but it also makes sure the government can still keep an eye on what they’re doing.

H.R. 8998 is like a big plan to decide how to spend money on protecting nature and helping people take care of lands and animals until next year. It also has ideas about what rules should be followed when spending that money, like making sure people who fight wildfires get fair pay.