Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives and joint items such as

• the Joint Economic Committee,
• the Joint Committee on Taxation,
• the Office of the Attending Physician, and
• the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

In addition, the bill provides FY2024 appropriations for

• the Capitol Police;
• the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights;
• the Congressional Budget Office;
• the Architect of the Capitol;
• the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office;
• the Government Publishing Office;
• the Government Accountability Office;
• Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and
• the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the Senate are not included in the House bill.)

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.

Bill 118 hr 4364, also known as the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and funding allocations for the various agencies and offices within the legislative branch of the United States government for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill covers a wide range of expenses, including salaries for members of Congress and their staff, operating costs for congressional offices, maintenance of Capitol Hill buildings and grounds, and funding for various support agencies such as the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office.

In addition to funding specific agencies and programs, the bill also includes provisions for oversight and accountability measures to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively. This includes requirements for regular reporting on spending and financial management practices. Overall, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024 is a crucial piece of legislation that ensures the smooth functioning of the legislative branch of the US government by providing the necessary funding and resources for Congress to carry out its duties and responsibilities.