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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Domestic Food Programs, Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for fiscal year 2024.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2286

Bill 118 hr 2286, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for USDA Domestic Food Programs Act," aims to place restrictions on the funding allocated to the US Department of Agriculture's Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be used for domestic food programs within the USDA, which includes initiatives such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program.

The purpose of this limitation is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control government spending and ensure that funds are being allocated efficiently within the USDA's food programs. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, lawmakers may be seeking to encourage greater accountability and oversight of how taxpayer dollars are being used to support food assistance programs.

It is important to note that this bill does not seek to eliminate funding for domestic food programs altogether, but rather to impose limitations on the amount of money that can be spent within the Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. This could potentially impact the scope and reach of various food assistance programs that fall under the USDA's jurisdiction. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2286 represents a potential shift in how funding for domestic food programs is managed within the USDA, with a focus on ensuring that resources are being used effectively and efficiently to support those in need of food assistance.

Congressional Summary of HR 2286

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.

Current Status of Bill HR 2286

Bill HR 2286 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2286 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2286's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2286

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 2286

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2286

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Domestic Food Programs, Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Domestic Food Programs, Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for fiscal year 2024.

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