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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Programs, Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.
2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2272
Bill 118 hr 2272, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA Rural Development Programs for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the US Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Programs for the specified fiscal year. Specifically, the bill targets the salaries and expenses associated with the Rural Development division of the USDA.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently within the Rural Development Programs. By placing a cap on the funds available for salaries and expenses, Congress may be seeking to encourage greater accountability and oversight of how these resources are being utilized.
It is important to note that this bill does not seek to eliminate funding for the USDA's Rural Development Programs altogether, but rather to impose a restriction on a specific portion of the budget. This limitation may have implications for the operations and staffing within the Rural Development division, as well as the overall effectiveness of the programs it oversees. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2272 represents a targeted effort by Congress to exercise greater control over the allocation of funds within the USDA's Rural Development Programs for the fiscal year 2024. The ultimate impact of this limitation will depend on how it is implemented and enforced by the relevant government agencies.
The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently within the Rural Development Programs. By placing a cap on the funds available for salaries and expenses, Congress may be seeking to encourage greater accountability and oversight of how these resources are being utilized.
It is important to note that this bill does not seek to eliminate funding for the USDA's Rural Development Programs altogether, but rather to impose a restriction on a specific portion of the budget. This limitation may have implications for the operations and staffing within the Rural Development division, as well as the overall effectiveness of the programs it oversees. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2272 represents a targeted effort by Congress to exercise greater control over the allocation of funds within the USDA's Rural Development Programs for the fiscal year 2024. The ultimate impact of this limitation will depend on how it is implemented and enforced by the relevant government agencies.
Congressional Summary of HR 2272
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses account.
Current Status of Bill HR 2272
Bill HR 2272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2272 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2272's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. as of May 15, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2272
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2272
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2272
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