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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Operations for fiscal year 2024.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2268

Bill 118 hr 2268, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Operations for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the funds available to the US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for their Conservation Operations program in the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be allocated to the NRCS for conservation operations, which includes programs and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable land use, protecting natural resources, and supporting agricultural conservation practices. By placing restrictions on the funds available to the NRCS for these operations, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively in support of conservation efforts.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the NRCS or its conservation operations entirely, but rather seeks to impose limitations on the amount of money that can be allocated to these programs in the fiscal year 2024. This limitation is intended to encourage the NRCS to prioritize its conservation efforts and make strategic decisions about how to best utilize the funds that are available to them. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2268 represents a targeted effort to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and effectively in support of conservation efforts carried out by the US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Congressional Summary of HR 2268

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Operations account.

Current Status of Bill HR 2268

Bill HR 2268 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2268 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2268's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2268

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 2268

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2268

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Operations for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Operations for fiscal year 2024.

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