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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Smithsonian Institution: Facilities Capital for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2218

Bill 118 hr 2218, also known as the "To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Smithsonian Institution: Facilities Capital for fiscal year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the funds available for the Smithsonian Institution's facilities capital for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be allocated towards the maintenance and improvement of the Smithsonian's facilities, which include museums, research centers, and administrative buildings.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control government spending and ensure that funds are being allocated efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the funds available for facilities capital, Congress may be seeking to prioritize other areas of government spending or address budgetary concerns.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Smithsonian Institution altogether, but rather places limitations on the specific use of funds for facilities capital. This means that the Smithsonian will still receive funding for other operational expenses, such as staffing, programming, and collections management. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2218 represents a targeted effort by Congress to control spending and allocate resources in a strategic manner. It will be important to monitor the impact of this limitation on the Smithsonian's facilities and operations in the coming fiscal year.

Current Status of Bill HR 2218

Bill HR 2218 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2218 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2218's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2218

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 2218

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

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