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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Executive Operations, Office of Civil Rights for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2239

Bill 118 hr 2239, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Department of Agriculture, Executive Operations, Office of Civil Rights for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Office of Civil Rights within the US Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose limitations on the availability of funds in order to ensure that the Office of Civil Rights operates within a specified budget.

The Office of Civil Rights within the US Department of Agriculture is responsible for enforcing civil rights laws and regulations within the department, ensuring that all individuals have equal access to USDA programs and services. By limiting the availability of funds for this office, the bill may impact its ability to carry out its duties effectively.

The bill does not specify the exact amount of funds that will be restricted, but it does outline the limitations that will be placed on the Office of Civil Rights for the fiscal year 2024. This could potentially lead to reduced staffing, resources, and overall effectiveness of the office in addressing civil rights issues within the USDA. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2239 aims to control the budget and spending of the Office of Civil Rights within the US Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year 2024, which may have implications for the enforcement of civil rights laws and regulations within the department.

Current Status of Bill HR 2239

Bill HR 2239 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2239 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2239's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2239

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 2239

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

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