Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023

This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs.

The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for

• Administration of Foreign Affairs,
• International Organizations, and
• International Commissions.

The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including

• the U.S. Agency for Global Media,
• the Asia Foundation,
• the U.S. Institute of Peace,
• the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund,
• the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program,
• the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program,
• the East-West Center, and
• the National Endowment for Democracy.

The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, including

• the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad,
• the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom,
• the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe,
• the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and
• the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

The bill provides appropriations to

• the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),
• the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, and
• the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance.

The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted by

• the President;
• the State Department;
• Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and
• the Department of the Treasury.

The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance to

• the Export-Import Bank of the United States,
• the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and
• the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill 117 hr 8282, also known as the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for the Department of State and foreign operations for the fiscal year 2023. The bill aims to provide resources for diplomatic efforts, foreign aid programs, and other related activities that promote US interests abroad.

The bill includes provisions for funding various programs and initiatives, such as diplomatic and consular programs, international security assistance, and global health programs. It also allocates resources for international organizations, peacekeeping operations, and humanitarian assistance efforts.

Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to human rights, democracy promotion, and global health security. It includes provisions to support efforts to combat infectious diseases, promote gender equality, and address climate change. Overall, Bill 117 hr 8282 seeks to provide the necessary funding and resources for the Department of State and foreign operations to carry out their missions effectively and advance US interests and values on the global stage.