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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, United States Geologic Service, Surveys Investigations, and Research for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2171

Bill 118 hr 2171, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Department of Interior, US Geological Survey Surveys Investigations, and Research for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for surveys, investigations, and research in the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for the USGS, which is a part of the Department of the Interior, in order to control spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently. By placing restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the USGS for surveys, investigations, and research, the bill aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the agency.

If passed, this legislation would impact the USGS's ability to conduct various surveys, investigations, and research projects in the fiscal year 2024. It would require the agency to prioritize its spending and focus on projects that are deemed essential or critical to its mission. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2171 represents an effort to control spending within the USGS and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact the operations of the USGS in the coming fiscal year.

Congressional Summary of HR 2171

This bill limits FY2024 funding for surveys, investigations, and research carried out by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Current Status of Bill HR 2171

Bill HR 2171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2171 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2171's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2171

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 2171

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2171

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, United States Geologic Service, Surveys Investigations, and Research for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, United States Geologic Service, Surveys Investigations, and Research for fiscal year 2024.

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