Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs.

Specifically, the bill includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2024 appropriations bills:

• the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; and
• the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

• Department of Defense military construction and family housing activities,
• the Department of Veterans Affairs,
• the Department of Agriculture,
• the Food and Drug Administration,
• the Department of Commerce,
• the Department of Justice,
• the science agencies,
• the Department of Energy,
• the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
• the Department of the Interior,
• the Environmental Protection Agency,
• the Department of Transportation,
• the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
• several related and independent agencies.

In addition, the bill includes several provisions that extend or otherwise modify various programs and authorities, including several public health programs.

The bill also modifies the Compacts of Free Association that govern the relationship between the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 4366, is a piece of legislation that aims to fund the federal government for the fiscal year 2024. This bill combines multiple appropriations bills into one comprehensive piece of legislation in order to streamline the budgeting process.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 allocates funding for various government agencies and programs, including but not limited to defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. It also includes provisions for disaster relief, foreign aid, and other important government functions.

One key aspect of this bill is the allocation of funds for national defense, including funding for the Department of Defense and military operations. This funding is crucial for maintaining national security and supporting the men and women serving in the armed forces. Additionally, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 includes funding for education programs, such as grants for low-income students and funding for special education services. This funding is essential for ensuring that all students have access to quality education and opportunities for success. Overall, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses the funding needs of the federal government for the upcoming fiscal year. It is an important tool for ensuring that government agencies and programs have the resources they need to effectively serve the American people.