Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 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
• 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 118 hr 4665, also known as the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for the Department of State and foreign operations for the fiscal year 2024. The bill outlines the budget allocations for various programs and initiatives related to diplomacy, foreign aid, and international relations.

The bill includes funding for a wide range of activities, including diplomatic efforts, development assistance, humanitarian aid, and security assistance to foreign countries. It also includes provisions for funding international organizations and multilateral initiatives aimed at promoting peace, stability, and economic development around the world.

Some key highlights of the bill include increased funding for diplomatic and consular programs, as well as funding for international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization. The bill also includes provisions for funding to address global health challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and support for democracy and human rights initiatives in countries around the world. Overall, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024, aims to support US foreign policy objectives and promote American interests and values on the global stage. It reflects the US government's commitment to engaging with the international community and addressing global challenges through diplomacy, development, and cooperation.