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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2301

Bill 118 hr 2301, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the funding allocated to the Department of State for educational and cultural exchange programs in the upcoming fiscal year.

The bill proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for these programs, which are designed to promote international understanding and cooperation through educational and cultural exchanges. The specific details of the limitation are not provided in the summary, but it is clear that the bill seeks to impose some form of restriction on the funding for these programs.

The rationale behind this limitation is not explicitly stated in the summary, but it is likely that the bill's sponsors have concerns about the effectiveness or necessity of these programs, or believe that the funds could be better allocated elsewhere within the Department of State. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2301 represents a potential shift in priorities for the Department of State's budget for fiscal year 2024, with a focus on limiting funding for educational and cultural exchange programs. The ultimate impact of this bill, if passed, remains to be seen.

Congressional Summary of HR 2301

This bill specifies that no FY2024 funding is authorized to be appropriated or made available for the Department of State's Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 2301

Bill HR 2301 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2301 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2301's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2301

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 2301

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2301

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs for fiscal year 2024.

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