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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2247

Bill 118 hr 2247, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for National Agricultural Statistics Service for Fiscal Year 2024 Act," aims to restrict the amount of funds available to the US Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the funds that can be allocated to NASS, which is responsible for collecting and disseminating agricultural data and statistics.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it may be intended to control government spending or to address concerns about the accuracy or relevance of the data collected by NASS. By restricting the funds available to NASS, the bill could potentially impact the agency's ability to carry out its data collection and analysis functions effectively.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for NASS entirely, but rather places a cap on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the agency for the specified fiscal year. This limitation could have implications for the agricultural industry, policymakers, and researchers who rely on NASS data for decision-making and analysis. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2247 represents a significant development in the ongoing debate over government spending and the role of agencies like NASS in providing essential data and information to support the agricultural sector. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to understand its potential impact on NASS and the broader agricultural community.

Congressional Summary of HR 2247

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Current Status of Bill HR 2247

Bill HR 2247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2247 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2247's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of April 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2247

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 2247

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2247

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service for fiscal year 2024.

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