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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Senate, Office of Senate Legal Counsel for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1861
Bill 118 hr 1861, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Senate, Office of Senate Legal Counsel for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Office of Senate Legal Counsel for the fiscal year 2024. The Office of Senate Legal Counsel provides legal advice and representation to Senators and Senate committees on a variety of legal matters.
The bill proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for the Office of Senate Legal Counsel, meaning that there will be a cap on the amount of money that can be spent on the office's operations and services. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, and to prevent any potential misuse or overspending of funds.
By imposing this limitation on funds, the bill seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the Senate, while still allowing the Office of Senate Legal Counsel to fulfill its important role in providing legal support to Senators and Senate committees. It is important to note that this bill specifically targets the fiscal year 2024, indicating that it is a temporary measure for that specific year. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1861 aims to strike a balance between ensuring the proper functioning of the Office of Senate Legal Counsel and safeguarding taxpayer dollars through a limitation on the availability of funds for the fiscal year 2024.
The bill proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for the Office of Senate Legal Counsel, meaning that there will be a cap on the amount of money that can be spent on the office's operations and services. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, and to prevent any potential misuse or overspending of funds.
By imposing this limitation on funds, the bill seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the Senate, while still allowing the Office of Senate Legal Counsel to fulfill its important role in providing legal support to Senators and Senate committees. It is important to note that this bill specifically targets the fiscal year 2024, indicating that it is a temporary measure for that specific year. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1861 aims to strike a balance between ensuring the proper functioning of the Office of Senate Legal Counsel and safeguarding taxpayer dollars through a limitation on the availability of funds for the fiscal year 2024.
Congressional Summary of HR 1861
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Office of Senate Legal Counsel.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1861
Bill HR 1861 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1861 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1861's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1861
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 1861
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1861
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Senate, Office of Senate Legal Counsel for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Senate, Office of Senate Legal Counsel for fiscal year 2024.
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