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

2/5/2024, 11:50 AM
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4665

Introduced on
2023-07-17

# Amendments
50

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/3/2023

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Failed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedMaking appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Afghanistan
Africa
African Development Foundation
Air quality
Appropriations
Arab-Israeli relations
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Border security and unlawful immigration
Burma
Cambodia
Caribbean area
China
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Colombia
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Costa Rica
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Cuba
Cultural exchanges and relations
Department of State
Department of the Treasury
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Disaster relief and insurance
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Due process and equal protection
Egypt
El Salvador
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Family planning and birth control
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Foreign property
Forests, forestry, trees
Gaza Strip
Geography and mapping
Georgia (Republic)
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Guatemala
HIV/AIDS
Haiti
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Honduras
Hong Kong
Human rights
Human trafficking
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Inter-American Foundation
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
International monetary system and foreign exchange
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Judges
Judicial procedure and administration
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Lebanon
Libya
Malawi
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Missing persons
Morocco
Multilateral development programs
Nepal
News media and reporting
Nicaragua
North Korea
Nuclear power
Pakistan
Palestinians
Panama
Peace Corps
Peru
Philippines
Policy sciences
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Sex and reproductive health
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Small business
Smuggling and trafficking
Solid waste and recycling
South Sudan
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sri Lanka
Student aid and college costs
Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Terrorism
Tibet
Trade and Development Agency
Trade restrictions
Tunisia
Turkey
U.S. Agency for Global Media
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Ukraine
User charges and fees
Venezuela
Violent crime
Visas and passports
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Water use and supply
West Bank
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's health
Women's rights
World health
Yemen
Zimbabwe

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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 appropr...


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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.