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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2246
Bill 118 hr 2246, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Economic Research Service 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 control spending and ensure that resources are allocated efficiently.
The Economic Research Service plays a crucial role in conducting research and analysis on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural development. By limiting the availability of funds for this agency, the bill may impact the ability of the Economic Research Service to carry out its important work effectively.
It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Economic Research Service entirely, but rather places restrictions on the amount of funds that can be used for the agency's operations during the specified fiscal year. This limitation on funds is intended to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the US Department of Agriculture. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2246 represents a significant measure aimed at controlling spending within the US Department of Agriculture, specifically within the Economic Research Service. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. Critics, on the other hand, may raise concerns about the potential impact of limiting funds on the agency's ability to conduct important research and analysis in the field of agriculture and rural development.
The Economic Research Service plays a crucial role in conducting research and analysis on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural development. By limiting the availability of funds for this agency, the bill may impact the ability of the Economic Research Service to carry out its important work effectively.
It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Economic Research Service entirely, but rather places restrictions on the amount of funds that can be used for the agency's operations during the specified fiscal year. This limitation on funds is intended to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the US Department of Agriculture. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2246 represents a significant measure aimed at controlling spending within the US Department of Agriculture, specifically within the Economic Research Service. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. Critics, on the other hand, may raise concerns about the potential impact of limiting funds on the agency's ability to conduct important research and analysis in the field of agriculture and rural development.
Congressional Summary of HR 2246
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2246
Bill HR 2246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2246 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2246's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of April 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2246
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 2246
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2246
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