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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Grassroots Source Water Protection Program for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2266

Bill 118 hr 2266, also known as the Grassroots Source Water Protection Program Funding Limitation Act, aims to restrict the availability of funds for the US Department of Agriculture's Grassroots Source Water Protection Program for the fiscal year 2024. This program is designed to support efforts to protect sources of drinking water at the local level, particularly in rural communities.

The bill proposes a limitation on the amount of funding that can be allocated to this program, potentially impacting the resources available for initiatives aimed at safeguarding water sources from contamination and pollution. Supporters of the bill argue that this limitation is necessary in order to prioritize funding for other critical agricultural and environmental programs.

Opponents of the bill, however, express concerns that reducing funding for the Grassroots Source Water Protection Program could have negative consequences for public health and environmental conservation efforts. They argue that protecting sources of drinking water is essential for ensuring the well-being of communities and ecosystems. Overall, the passage of Bill 118 hr 2266 would result in a significant change in the allocation of funds within the US Department of Agriculture, potentially impacting the ability of rural communities to protect their sources of drinking water. The debate surrounding this bill highlights the complex balance between budgetary constraints and the need for environmental stewardship.

Congressional Summary of HR 2266

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Grassroots Source Water Protection Program.

Current Status of Bill HR 2266

Bill HR 2266 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2266 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2266's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2266

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 2266

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2266

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Grassroots Source Water Protection Program for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Grassroots Source Water Protection Program for fiscal year 2024.

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