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

3/9/2023, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8282

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 8282

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8282

Bill HR 8282 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 1, 2022. Bill HR 8282 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 1, 2022.  Bill HR 8282's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309. as of July 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8282

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8282

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

AfghanistanAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAir qualityAppropriationsArab-Israeli relationsArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBangladeshBelizeBorder security and unlawful immigrationBurmaCambodiaCameroonCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCentral African RepublicChemical and biological weaponsChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesColombiaComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCosta RicaCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaCultural exchanges and relationsDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEndangered and threatened speciesEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureExport-Import Bank of the United StatesFamily planning and birth controlFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsForeign loans and debtForeign propertyForests, forestry, treesGaza StripGeography and mappingGeorgia (Republic)Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuatemalaHIV/AIDSHaitiHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHondurasHong KongHuman rightsHuman traffickingInfectious and parasitic diseasesInter-American FoundationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranIraqIsraelJordanJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLebanonLibyaMalawiMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMilitary operations and strategyMissing personsMoroccoMultilateral development programsNepalNews media and reportingNicaraguaNorth KoreaNuclear powerPakistanPalestiniansPanamaPeace CorpsPeruPhilippinesPolicy sciencesPolitical movements and philosophiesRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSaudi ArabiaSex and reproductive healthSex offensesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSmall businessSmuggling and traffickingSolid waste and recyclingSouth SudanSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSri LankaStudent aid and college costsSudanSyriaTaiwanTerrorismTibetTrade and Development AgencyTrade restrictionsTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyU.S. Agency for Global MediaU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)UkraineUser charges and feesVenezuelaVietnamViolent crimeVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWater use and supplyWest BankWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's educationWomen's employmentWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorld healthYemenZimbabwe

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8282

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8282

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Barbara Lee
California(Democrat)

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