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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

2/7/2024, 11:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2291

Bill 118 hr 2291, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, Salaries and Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for salaries and expenses within the Foreign Agricultural Service, which is responsible for promoting American agricultural interests abroad and facilitating international trade agreements related to agriculture. By placing a restriction on the funds available for this purpose, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively within the department.

The specific details of the limitation on funds are not provided in the summary, but it is clear that the bill is focused on fiscal responsibility and oversight within the US Department of Agriculture's foreign assistance programs. It is likely that the bill will face debate and scrutiny in Congress as lawmakers consider the potential impact of these limitations on the department's ability to carry out its mission effectively. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2291 represents an effort to ensure accountability and transparency in the allocation of funds within the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service for the upcoming fiscal year.

Current Status of Bill HR 2291

Bill HR 2291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2291 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2291'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 2291

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2291

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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