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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1947

Bill 118 hr 1947, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds in order to ensure that the Bureau of International Labor Affairs operates within a specified budget.

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 and effectively. By placing restrictions on the funds available to the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Congress can exercise oversight and ensure that the agency is operating in accordance with its designated budget.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Bureau of International Labor Affairs altogether, but rather sets a limit on the amount of funds that can be used during the fiscal year 2024. This limitation may impact the agency's ability to carry out certain programs or initiatives, depending on the specific details of the budget restrictions. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1947 represents a legislative effort to control spending within the Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly.

Congressional Summary of HR 1947

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Bureau of International Labor Affairs.

Current Status of Bill HR 1947

Bill HR 1947 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1947 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1947's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1947

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 1947

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1947

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs for fiscal year 2024.

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