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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Watershed Rehabilitation Program for fiscal year 2024.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2270

Bill 118 hr 2270, also known as the Watershed Rehabilitation Program Limitation Act, aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the US Department of Agriculture's Watershed Rehabilitation Program for the fiscal year 2024. The Watershed Rehabilitation Program is a federal initiative that provides funding for the rehabilitation of watersheds across the country, with the goal of improving water quality, reducing soil erosion, and enhancing overall environmental health.

If passed, this bill would limit the amount of funding that the USDA can allocate to the Watershed Rehabilitation Program in fiscal year 2024. The specific details of the limitation are not provided in the bill itself, but it is likely that the intention is to reduce overall spending on the program in order to prioritize other areas of the USDA's budget.

Supporters of the bill argue that placing limits on funding for the Watershed Rehabilitation Program is necessary in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively. They may also argue that the program has become too costly and that funds would be better allocated to other USDA initiatives. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, may argue that the Watershed Rehabilitation Program plays a crucial role in protecting and preserving the environment, and that cutting funding for the program could have negative consequences for water quality, soil health, and overall ecosystem stability. Overall, the Watershed Rehabilitation Program Limitation Act is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between environmental conservation and fiscal responsibility within the USDA. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this bill before making a decision on its passage.

Current Status of Bill HR 2270

Bill HR 2270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2270 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2270's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2270

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 2270

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

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