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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Land Acquisition for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2153

Bill 118 hr 2153, also known as the "Limitation on Land Acquisition Funding for Bureau of Land Management Act," aims to restrict the amount of funds available for the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for land acquisition in the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the amount of money that can be allocated towards acquiring new land for the BLM, potentially impacting the agency's ability to expand its land holdings.

The bill does not specify the exact amount of funding that will be restricted, but it is clear that the intention is to curb the BLM's land acquisition efforts for the upcoming fiscal year. This limitation could have significant implications for the BLM's ability to acquire new land for conservation, recreation, and other purposes.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to rein in government spending and prioritize other areas of the BLM's budget. Critics, on the other hand, are concerned that restricting funding for land acquisition could hinder the BLM's ability to protect and manage public lands effectively. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2153 represents a significant policy decision regarding the allocation of funds for the BLM's land acquisition efforts in fiscal year 2024. It will be important to monitor the impact of this limitation on the agency's ability to fulfill its mission of managing and conserving public lands for the benefit of all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 2153

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Bureau of Land Management for land acquisition.

Current Status of Bill HR 2153

Bill HR 2153 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2153 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2153's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2153

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 2153

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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