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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Agriculutral Research Service, Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2249

Bill 118 hr 2249, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA Agricultural Research Service Buildings and Facilities for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for the construction and maintenance of buildings and facilities in the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds for the ARS buildings and facilities, potentially impacting the agency's ability to carry out its research and development activities. This limitation could have implications for the infrastructure and resources available to ARS scientists and researchers, potentially hindering their ability to conduct important agricultural research.

It is important to note that the bill does not specify the exact amount of funds that will be restricted, but rather sets a general limitation on the availability of funds for ARS buildings and facilities. This limitation could potentially impact the agency's ability to maintain and upgrade its facilities, which are crucial for conducting cutting-edge research in the field of agriculture. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2249 raises concerns about the potential impact on the USDA's Agricultural Research Service and its ability to carry out important research and development activities in the fiscal year 2024. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and its potential implications for agricultural research in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 2249

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Agricultural Research Service's Buildings and Facilities account.

Current Status of Bill HR 2249

Bill HR 2249 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2249 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2249's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of April 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2249

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 2249

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2249

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Agriculutral Research Service, Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Agriculutral Research Service, Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.

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