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

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2257

Bill 118 hr 2257, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Marketing Services for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds available to the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service for marketing services in the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose limitations on the allocation of funds to this specific department within the USDA, potentially impacting the agency's ability to carry out marketing services effectively.

The bill does not specify the exact amount of funds that will be limited or the specific programs within the Agricultural Marketing Service that will be affected. However, it is clear that the intention of the bill is to place constraints on the spending of taxpayer dollars within this particular department.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability within the USDA, while opponents may argue that limiting funds for marketing services could have negative consequences for farmers, producers, and consumers who rely on these services for information and support. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2257 represents a potential shift in the allocation of funds within the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service and could have significant implications for the department's operations in the upcoming fiscal year.

Congressional Summary of HR 2257

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service's Marketing Services account.

Current Status of Bill HR 2257

Bill HR 2257 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2257 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2257'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 2257

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 2257

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2257

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

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