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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2163

Bill 118 hr 2163, also known as the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Limitation Act, aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Multinational Species Conservation Fund for the fiscal year 2024. The Multinational Species Conservation Fund is a program that provides financial support for the conservation of endangered species such as elephants, rhinos, tigers, and marine turtles in countries around the world.

If passed, this bill would limit the amount of funding that can be allocated to the Multinational Species Conservation Fund for the fiscal year 2024. This limitation could potentially impact the ability of the U.S. government to support conservation efforts for these critically endangered species in other countries.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to place restrictions on funding in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. However, opponents of the bill are concerned that limiting funding for the Multinational Species Conservation Fund could have negative consequences for the conservation of these endangered species and their habitats. Overall, the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Limitation Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between fiscal responsibility and environmental conservation. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this bill before making a decision on its passage.

Current Status of Bill HR 2163

Bill HR 2163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2163 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2163's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2163

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 2163

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

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