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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Member's Representational Allowance for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1876

Bill 118 hr 1876, also known as the "Member's Representational Allowance Limitation Act of 2024," aims to place a restriction on the funds available for the Member's Representational Allowance (MRA) for the House of Representatives for the fiscal year 2024. The MRA is the budget allocated to each member of the House of Representatives to cover expenses related to their official duties, such as office rent, staff salaries, travel, and office supplies.

This bill seeks to limit the amount of funds that can be used for the MRA in order to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the House of Representatives. By placing a cap on the MRA, lawmakers are encouraged to use taxpayer dollars more efficiently and effectively.

The specific details of the limitation on funds for the MRA are not provided in the summary of the bill. However, it is clear that the intention is to ensure that members of the House of Representatives are using taxpayer funds responsibly and in accordance with their official duties. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1876 aims to promote transparency and accountability in the use of taxpayer funds within the House of Representatives by placing a limitation on the availability of funds for the Member's Representational Allowance for fiscal year 2024.

Congressional Summary of HR 1876

This bill limits FY2024 funding for Representational Allowances that are provided to Members of the House of Representatives for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties.

Current Status of Bill HR 1876

Bill HR 1876 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1876 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1876's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1876

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1876

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1876

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Member's Representational Allowance for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Member's Representational Allowance for fiscal year 2024.

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