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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Environmental Information Exchange Network for fiscal year 2024.

1/16/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2198

Bill 118 hr 2198, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grants and Environmental Information Exchange Network Act," aims to restrict the amount of funding available for the Environmental Protection Agency's State and Tribal Assistance Grants and the Environmental Information Exchange Network for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill proposes limitations on the funds that can be allocated to these programs, which are crucial for supporting environmental protection efforts at the state and tribal levels. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, the bill may impact the EPA's ability to provide financial assistance to states and tribes for various environmental projects and initiatives.

It is important to note that the bill does not eliminate funding for these programs entirely, but rather seeks to limit the amount of funds that can be allocated for the fiscal year 2024. This limitation could potentially have implications for the EPA's ability to effectively carry out its mission of protecting human health and the environment. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2198 raises concerns about the potential impact on environmental protection efforts at the state and tribal levels due to the proposed limitations on funding for the EPA's State and Tribal Assistance Grants and Environmental Information Exchange Network.

Congressional Summary of HR 2198

This bill specifies that no FY2024 funding is authorized to be appropriated or made available for the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Information Exchange Network.

Current Status of Bill HR 2198

Bill HR 2198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2198 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2198's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of April 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2198

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2198

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2198

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Environmental Information Exchange Network for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Environmental Information Exchange Network for fiscal year 2024.

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Harvey Cho

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1 year ago

This bill bad for everyone. It affect me negatively.