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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, State Mediation Grants for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2265

Bill 118 hr 2265, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA State Mediation Grants Act," aims to place restrictions on the funds allocated to the US Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency for State Mediation Grants in the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be used for these grants, which are designed to provide mediation services to farmers and ranchers in order to resolve disputes with the USDA.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the funds available for State Mediation Grants, Congress may be seeking to encourage the USDA to prioritize its resources and focus on other areas of need within the agriculture industry.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate State Mediation Grants altogether, but rather sets a cap on the amount of funding that can be allocated to this specific program. This limitation may have implications for farmers and ranchers who rely on mediation services to resolve disputes with the USDA, as there may be fewer resources available to support these efforts in the future. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2265 represents a targeted effort to control spending within the USDA and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly. It will be important to monitor the impact of this limitation on State Mediation Grants and assess whether it achieves its intended goals in the coming fiscal year.

Congressional Summary of HR 2265

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Farm Service Agency's State Mediation Grants account.

Current Status of Bill HR 2265

Bill HR 2265 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2265 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2265's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2265

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 2265

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2265

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, State Mediation Grants for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, State Mediation Grants for fiscal year 2024.

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