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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1914
Bill 118 hr 1914, also known as the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Salaries and Expenses Limitation Act, aims to place a restriction on the amount of funds available for the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service (CRS) for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be allocated towards salaries and expenses for the CRS, which is a vital research arm of Congress that provides non-partisan analysis and information to lawmakers.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently. By placing a cap on the funds available for CRS salaries and expenses, Congress can exercise oversight and accountability over how these resources are being utilized.
It is important to note that this bill does not seek to defund or eliminate the CRS, but rather to set boundaries on the amount of money that can be spent on salaries and expenses within the organization. This limitation may impact the operations of the CRS and could potentially affect the quality and quantity of research and analysis that they are able to provide to Congress. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1914 represents a measure to control spending within the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service for the fiscal year 2024, with the goal of ensuring responsible use of taxpayer funds.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently. By placing a cap on the funds available for CRS salaries and expenses, Congress can exercise oversight and accountability over how these resources are being utilized.
It is important to note that this bill does not seek to defund or eliminate the CRS, but rather to set boundaries on the amount of money that can be spent on salaries and expenses within the organization. This limitation may impact the operations of the CRS and could potentially affect the quality and quantity of research and analysis that they are able to provide to Congress. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1914 represents a measure to control spending within the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service for the fiscal year 2024, with the goal of ensuring responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Current Status of Bill HR 1914
Bill HR 1914 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1914 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1914's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1914
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1914
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1914
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