Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024

2/5/2024, 11:50 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4364

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 4364

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4364

Bill HR 4364 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4364 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2023.  Bill HR 4364's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235. as of November 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4364

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 4364

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

AppropriationsArchitect of the CapitolBudget deficits and national debtComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional Budget Office (CBO)Congressional Research Service (CRS)Congressional agenciesCongressional committeesCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationDisability and health-based discriminationElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government Publishing Office (GPO)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHorticulture and plantsHouse Committee on AppropriationsHouse of RepresentativesIntellectual propertyInternet, web applications, social mediaJoint Committee on TaxationJoint Economic CommitteeLaw enforcement administration and fundingLease and rental servicesLibraries and archivesLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsMembers of CongressMotor vehiclesPornographyRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTravel and tourismU.S. Capitol

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4364

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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