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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2176

Bill 118 hr 2176, also known as the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund Limitation Act, aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the U.S. Department of Interior's Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be allocated to the fund, which is used to clean up and reclaim abandoned mines across the country.

The purpose of this limitation is not specified in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending and ensure that funds are being used efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, Congress can exercise oversight and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund altogether, but rather sets limits on how much money can be allocated for the fiscal year 2024. This means that the fund will still receive some funding, but it will be subject to constraints imposed by this legislation. Overall, the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund Limitation Act is a measure aimed at controlling spending and ensuring accountability in the use of funds for cleaning up abandoned mines. It will be important to monitor the implementation of this legislation to see how it impacts the reclamation efforts across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 2176

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of the Interior's Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.

Current Status of Bill HR 2176

Bill HR 2176 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2176 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2176's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2176

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 2176

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2176

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund for fiscal year 2024.

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