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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Smithsonian Institution, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2217

Bill 118 hr 2217, also known as the "To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Smithsonian Institution, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the funds available for the salaries and expenses of the Smithsonian Institution and related agencies for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be allocated to these agencies, potentially impacting their ability to carry out their operations and programs.

The bill is likely to spark debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that the limitations are necessary to control government spending and ensure fiscal responsibility. Others may argue that cutting funds to these agencies could have negative consequences, such as limiting access to important cultural and educational resources provided by the Smithsonian Institution.

Overall, Bill 118 hr 2217 raises important questions about the balance between fiscal responsibility and the need to support important cultural and educational institutions. Lawmakers will need to carefully consider the potential impacts of this bill before making a decision on its passage.

Congressional Summary of HR 2217

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Smithsonian Institution for salaries and expenses.

Current Status of Bill HR 2217

Bill HR 2217 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2217 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2217's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2217

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 2217

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2217

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Smithsonian Institution, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Smithsonian Institution, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

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