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

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2172

Bill 118 hr 2172, also known as the "Limitation on Funds for Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Act," aims to restrict the availability of funds for the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose limitations on the amount of money that can be allocated to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which is responsible for overseeing offshore energy development and environmental protection.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending and ensure that funds are allocated efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's budget, lawmakers may be seeking to prioritize other areas of government spending or to address concerns about the agency's operations.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management altogether, but rather sets a cap on the amount of money that can be spent by the agency in fiscal year 2024. This limitation could have implications for the agency's ability to carry out its responsibilities, such as conducting environmental assessments, issuing permits for offshore drilling, and managing resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2172 represents a significant step in the ongoing debate over government spending and the role of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in overseeing offshore energy development. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to understand its potential impact on the agency and the broader energy sector.

Congressional Summary of HR 2172

This bill specifies that no FY2024 funding is authorized to be appropriated or made available for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Current Status of Bill HR 2172

Bill HR 2172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2172 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2172's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2172

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 2172

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2172

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

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