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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Gifts, Donations, and Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2209
Bill 118 hr 2209, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Department of Agriculture, Gifts, Donations, and Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated for gifts, donations, and bequests for forest and rangeland research conducted by the US Department of Agriculture.
The bill specifies that for the fiscal year 2024, the Department of Agriculture will be limited in the amount of funds that can be used for these purposes. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, and that funds are not being unnecessarily diverted to gifts, donations, and bequests.
By placing this restriction on the availability of funds, the bill seeks to prioritize the allocation of resources towards essential research and programs related to forest and rangeland management. This measure is aimed at promoting responsible stewardship of these natural resources and ensuring that research efforts are focused on addressing critical issues facing these ecosystems. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2209 represents a targeted effort to streamline the use of funds within the Department of Agriculture and ensure that resources are being directed towards research and programs that will have a meaningful impact on forest and rangeland conservation and management.
The bill specifies that for the fiscal year 2024, the Department of Agriculture will be limited in the amount of funds that can be used for these purposes. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, and that funds are not being unnecessarily diverted to gifts, donations, and bequests.
By placing this restriction on the availability of funds, the bill seeks to prioritize the allocation of resources towards essential research and programs related to forest and rangeland management. This measure is aimed at promoting responsible stewardship of these natural resources and ensuring that research efforts are focused on addressing critical issues facing these ecosystems. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2209 represents a targeted effort to streamline the use of funds within the Department of Agriculture and ensure that resources are being directed towards research and programs that will have a meaningful impact on forest and rangeland conservation and management.
Congressional Summary of HR 2209
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Forest Service's Gifts, Donations and Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research account.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2209
Bill HR 2209 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2209 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2209's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of April 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2209
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2209
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2209
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Gifts, Donations, and Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Gifts, Donations, and Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research for fiscal year 2024.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2209
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