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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, Social Services Block Grant for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2011

Bill 118 hr 2011, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Social Services Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the funding allocated to the Social Services Block Grant under the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for the Social Services Block Grant, which provides flexible funding to states for a variety of social service programs, including child welfare services, adult protective services, and services for individuals with disabilities. By placing limitations on the funding for this grant, the bill aims to ensure that the funds are used efficiently and effectively to support those in need.

The bill does not specify the exact limitations that will be placed on the funding for the Social Services Block Grant, but it is likely that there will be restrictions on how the funds can be allocated and spent by states. This could include requirements for states to demonstrate the impact of the grant funds on the populations they serve, as well as increased oversight and accountability measures to ensure that the funds are being used appropriately. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2011 represents an effort to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively to support vulnerable populations through the Social Services Block Grant program. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impact of these limitations on the availability of funds for social service programs and to weigh the benefits of increased oversight and accountability against the potential challenges that states may face in meeting the needs of their populations.

Congressional Summary of HR 2011

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Administration for Children and Families for the Social Services Block Grant. (This grant is a flexible funding stream used by states and territories to support a wide range of social services.)

Current Status of Bill HR 2011

Bill HR 2011 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2011 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2011's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2011

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 2011

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Family services

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2011

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Social Services Block Grant 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, Social Services Block Grant for fiscal year 2024.

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