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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Federal Unemployment Benefits and Allowances for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1929

Bill 118 hr 1929, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Labor, Federal Unemployment Benefits and Allowances for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the funds available for federal unemployment benefits and allowances provided by the Department of Labor in the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding allocated for federal unemployment benefits and allowances, potentially impacting the availability and extent of these benefits for individuals who are unemployed. This limitation on funds could result in changes to the eligibility criteria, duration, or amount of benefits provided to those seeking unemployment assistance.

The purpose of this legislation is to control government spending and ensure that federal funds are allocated efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds for federal unemployment benefits and allowances, lawmakers hope to address concerns about the sustainability and cost of these programs. It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate federal unemployment benefits and allowances altogether, but rather seeks to impose limitations on the amount of funding that can be allocated for these programs in the fiscal year 2024. The specific details of these limitations and their potential impact on individuals receiving unemployment benefits will be further clarified as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

Congressional Summary of HR 1929

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Labor's Federal Unemployment Benefits and Allowances account.

Current Status of Bill HR 1929

Bill HR 1929 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1929 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1929's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1929

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 1929

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1929

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Federal Unemployment Benefits and Allowances for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Federal Unemployment Benefits and Allowances for fiscal year 2024.

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