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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Independent Agencies, Office of Special Counsel, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2137

Bill 118 hr 2137, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Independent Agencies, Office of Special Counsel, Salaries and Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Office of Special Counsel within independent agencies for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be used for salaries and expenses within this office.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it can be inferred that the goal is to control spending within the Office of Special Counsel and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds for salaries and expenses, the bill aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the office.

It is important to note that this bill specifically targets the Office of Special Counsel within independent agencies, rather than all independent agencies as a whole. This indicates that there may be specific concerns or issues related to the spending practices within this particular office that prompted the introduction of this legislation. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2137 seeks to impose limitations on the funds available for salaries and expenses within the Office of Special Counsel for the fiscal year 2024, with the ultimate goal of promoting responsible spending practices and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely.

Current Status of Bill HR 2137

Bill HR 2137 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2137 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2137's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2137

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 2137

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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