To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Joint Items, Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

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Summary of Bill HR 1899

Bill 118 hr 1899, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Joint Items, Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, Salaries and Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated for certain joint items and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill specifies that funds for joint items, which are items that are shared by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, which provides services to individuals with disabilities in Congress, will be limited for the fiscal year 2024. This limitation is intended to ensure that these funds are used efficiently and effectively.

By placing restrictions on the availability of funds for these specific purposes, the bill aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within Congress. It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for joint items or the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services entirely, but rather sets limits on the amount of funds that can be allocated for these purposes. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1899 seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and that funds are being allocated in a responsible manner for the fiscal year 2024.

Congressional Summary of HR 1899

This bill limits FY2024 funding for salaries and expenses of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1899

Bill HR 1899 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1899 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1899's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 30, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1899

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1899

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Joint Items, Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.