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Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2424

Bill 118 s 2424, also known as the Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide advance appropriations for certain Indian programs in order to ensure consistent and reliable funding for these important initiatives.

The bill specifically allocates funding for various programs that benefit Native American communities, including education, healthcare, housing, and economic development. By providing advance appropriations, these programs will be able to plan and budget more effectively, leading to better outcomes for the individuals and communities they serve.

Supporters of the bill argue that advance appropriations are necessary to address the chronic underfunding of Indian programs and to ensure that these programs are able to meet the needs of Native American communities. They believe that this legislation will help to improve the quality of life for Native Americans and promote economic development in tribal areas. Opponents of the bill may argue that advance appropriations could tie the hands of future Congresses and limit their ability to make changes to funding levels for Indian programs. They may also raise concerns about the overall cost of the legislation and its impact on the federal budget. Overall, Bill 118 s 2424 represents an important effort to provide stable and reliable funding for Indian programs and to support the needs of Native American communities. It will be important for Congress to carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of this legislation as it moves forward in the legislative process.

Current Status of Bill S 2424

Bill S 2424 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2424 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023.  Bill S 2424's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2424

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 S 2424

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2424

Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2023
Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.

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