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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Extension Activities for fiscal year 2024.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2252

Bill 118 hr 2252, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA Extension Activities Act," aims to place restrictions on the funding allocated to the US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture for Extension Activities in the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of funds that can be used for these activities, potentially impacting the reach and scope of agricultural education and outreach programs provided by the USDA.

The specific details of the limitation on funds are not explicitly outlined in the bill, but it is clear that there is a desire to control the spending on Extension Activities within the USDA. This could potentially lead to a reduction in resources available for agricultural education, research, and outreach efforts that are crucial for supporting farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders in the agricultural industry.

It is important to note that the bill does not specify the reasons for the limitation on funds or provide any justification for the proposed restrictions. As such, it is unclear what the motivations behind this legislation are and what potential impacts it may have on the USDA's Extension Activities. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2252 raises questions about the future of agricultural education and outreach programs supported by the USDA and highlights the ongoing debates surrounding funding priorities within the Department of Agriculture. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill and any potential implications it may have for the agricultural community.

Congressional Summary of HR 2252

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Extension Activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 2252

Bill HR 2252 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2252 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2252's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2252

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 2252

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2252

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Extension Activities for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Extension Activities for fiscal year 2024.

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