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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.

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Summary of Bill HR 2256

Bill 118 hr 2256, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA APHIS Buildings and Facilities Act," aims to place restrictions on the funds allocated to the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the construction and maintenance of buildings and facilities in the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be spent on APHIS buildings and facilities, potentially in response to concerns about overspending or mismanagement of funds within the department. By placing this limitation, Congress hopes to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively within APHIS.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for APHIS buildings and facilities altogether, but rather sets a cap on the amount that can be allocated for these purposes in the specified fiscal year. This limitation is intended to promote accountability and responsible spending within the USDA. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2256 represents a bipartisan effort to address concerns about the allocation of funds within the USDA's APHIS department, and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely in the construction and maintenance of buildings and facilities.

Congressional Summary of HR 2256

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Buildings and Facilities account.

Current Status of Bill HR 2256

Bill HR 2256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2256 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2256's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2256

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 2256

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2256

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.

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