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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Office of Ethics for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2244

Bill 118 hr 2244, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Department of Agriculture, Office of Ethics for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Office of Ethics within the US Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a cap on the budget of the Office of Ethics, potentially limiting its ability to carry out its functions effectively.

The rationale behind this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it may be related to concerns about the efficiency or necessity of the Office of Ethics within the USDA. By placing restrictions on the funds available to this office, lawmakers may be seeking to prioritize other areas of the USDA's budget or to address perceived issues with the Office of Ethics.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Office of Ethics entirely, but rather sets a specific limit on the amount of money that can be allocated to it for the specified fiscal year. This limitation could have implications for the office's ability to investigate and address ethical issues within the USDA, depending on how it is implemented and enforced. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2244 represents a targeted effort to control spending within the USDA by placing restrictions on the funds available to the Office of Ethics for the fiscal year 2024. The potential impact of this limitation on the office's operations and effectiveness remains to be seen.

Current Status of Bill HR 2244

Bill HR 2244 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2244 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2244's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2244

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 2244

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

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