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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1943

Bill 118 hr 1943, also known as the Mine Safety and Health Administration Funding Limitation Act, aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be allocated towards salaries and expenses within the MSHA.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending within the MSHA and ensure that funds are being used efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, Congress may be seeking to encourage the MSHA to prioritize its spending and focus on its core mission of promoting safe and healthy working conditions in the mining industry.

It is important to note that this bill does not seek to defund the MSHA or eliminate its funding altogether. Instead, it simply aims to place limitations on how funds can be used within the agency. This could potentially impact the MSHA's ability to hire new staff, provide training programs, or conduct inspections, depending on the specific details of the funding limitation. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1943 represents a potential shift in how Congress approaches funding for the MSHA, with a focus on accountability and efficiency in the use of taxpayer dollars. It will be important to monitor the impact of this funding limitation on the MSHA's operations and effectiveness in promoting mine safety and health in the coming fiscal year.

Current Status of Bill HR 1943

Bill HR 1943 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1943 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1943's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1943

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1943

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

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