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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2181

Bill 118 hr 2181, also known as the "Limitation on Funds for Department of Interior Inspector General Act," aims to restrict the amount of funding available to the U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Inspector General for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a cap on the funds that can be allocated to the Inspector General's office, potentially limiting their ability to conduct investigations and audits within the Department of Interior.

The rationale behind this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it may be related to concerns about the efficiency or effectiveness of the Inspector General's office, or a desire to reduce overall government spending. By placing restrictions on the funds available to the Office of Inspector General, Congress may be attempting to prioritize other areas of the Department of Interior's budget or to encourage greater accountability and oversight within the agency.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Office of Inspector General entirely, but rather sets a specific limit on the amount of money that can be allocated to their operations. This limitation could potentially impact the office's ability to carry out its duties effectively, depending on the extent of the funding reduction. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2181 represents a significant decision regarding the allocation of resources within the U.S. Department of Interior, and may have implications for the level of oversight and accountability within the agency.

Congressional Summary of HR 2181

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of the Interior's Office of Inspector General.

Current Status of Bill HR 2181

Bill HR 2181 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2181 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2181's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2181

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 2181

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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