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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Refugee and Entrant Assistance for fiscal year 2024.

12/6/2023, 4:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2009

Bill 118 hr 2009, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Refugee and Entrant Assistance Act," aims to place restrictions on the funds allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families, Refugee and Entrant Assistance program for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be used for refugee and entrant assistance, which includes services such as resettlement, housing, and employment assistance for individuals who have been granted refugee or asylum status in the United States. The goal of this limitation is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, while also addressing concerns about the impact of refugee and entrant assistance programs on the federal budget.

If passed, this bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to adhere to the specified funding limitations for the Refugee and Entrant Assistance program for the fiscal year 2024. This would likely result in a more streamlined and targeted approach to providing assistance to refugees and entrants, with a focus on maximizing the impact of the available funds. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2009 represents a significant effort to control spending within the Department of Health and Human Services and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly in the provision of refugee and entrant assistance services.

Congressional Summary of HR 2009

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Administration for Children and Families for refugee and entrant assistance.

Current Status of Bill HR 2009

Bill HR 2009 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2009 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2009's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2009

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 2009

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2009

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Refugee and Entrant Assistance for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Refugee and Entrant Assistance for fiscal year 2024.

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