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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Senate, Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1860
Bill 118 hr 1860, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Senate, Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Senate's Office of the Legislative Counsel for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds for this specific office, potentially impacting the resources and capabilities of the Legislative Counsel in providing legal and legislative drafting services to Senators and their staff.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it may be part of broader efforts to control government spending or prioritize funding for other areas within the Senate. By restricting the funds available to the Office of the Legislative Counsel, lawmakers may be seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs, or reallocate resources to different priorities.
It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Office of the Legislative Counsel entirely, but rather sets a cap on the amount of funds that can be used for its operations during the specified fiscal year. This limitation could potentially impact the office's ability to fulfill its duties effectively, depending on the extent of the funding reduction and the resulting implications for staffing, services, and overall functionality. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1860 represents a targeted effort to control spending within the Senate by placing restrictions on the availability of funds for the Office of the Legislative Counsel for the fiscal year 2024. The potential implications of this limitation on the office's operations and services remain to be seen as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it may be part of broader efforts to control government spending or prioritize funding for other areas within the Senate. By restricting the funds available to the Office of the Legislative Counsel, lawmakers may be seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs, or reallocate resources to different priorities.
It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Office of the Legislative Counsel entirely, but rather sets a cap on the amount of funds that can be used for its operations during the specified fiscal year. This limitation could potentially impact the office's ability to fulfill its duties effectively, depending on the extent of the funding reduction and the resulting implications for staffing, services, and overall functionality. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1860 represents a targeted effort to control spending within the Senate by placing restrictions on the availability of funds for the Office of the Legislative Counsel for the fiscal year 2024. The potential implications of this limitation on the office's operations and services remain to be seen as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
Congressional Summary of HR 1860
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1860
Bill HR 1860 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1860 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1860's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1860
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1860
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1860
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Senate, Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Senate, Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate for fiscal year 2024.
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