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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Joint Items, Joint Economic Committee for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1897

Bill 118 hr 1897, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Joint Items, Joint Economic Committee for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Joint Economic Committee for the fiscal year 2024. The Joint Economic Committee is a bipartisan committee that analyzes economic issues and makes recommendations to Congress.

The bill proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for joint items related to the Joint Economic Committee, which includes salaries and expenses for personnel, travel expenses, and other necessary expenses. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.

If passed, this bill would impact the funding allocated to the Joint Economic Committee for the fiscal year 2024, potentially leading to budget cuts or restrictions on certain expenses. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to control government spending and prioritize funding for essential programs. Opponents of the bill may argue that limiting funds for the Joint Economic Committee could hinder its ability to effectively analyze economic issues and provide valuable recommendations to Congress. They may also argue that cutting funding for this committee could have negative implications for economic policy-making. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1897 seeks to impose restrictions on the availability of funds for the Joint Economic Committee for the fiscal year 2024, with the goal of promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Congressional Summary of HR 1897

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Joint Economic Committee.

Current Status of Bill HR 1897

Bill HR 1897 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1897 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1897's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1897

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 1897

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1897

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Joint Items, Joint Economic Committee for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Joint Items, Joint Economic Committee for fiscal year 2024.

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