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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Center, Washington, District of Columbia for fiscal year 2024.

1/5/2024, 10:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2309

Bill 118 hr 2309, also known as the "Department of State Funding Limitation Act of 2024," aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the Department of State's Administration of Foreign Affairs International Center in Washington, D.C. for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of money that can be allocated to this specific department within the State Department, potentially impacting the operations and activities of the International Center.

The purpose of this limitation on funds is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely intended to control spending within the Department of State and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds for the International Center, Congress may be seeking to prioritize other areas of foreign affairs or reduce overall spending within the department.

It is important to note that this bill does not eliminate funding for the Department of State or the International Center entirely, but rather sets a limit on the amount of money that can be spent in fiscal year 2024. This limitation may impact the department's ability to carry out certain programs or initiatives, depending on the specific details of the funding restrictions. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2309 represents a targeted effort by Congress to control spending within the Department of State and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly in the realm of foreign affairs. The implications of this funding limitation will depend on how the Department of State chooses to allocate its resources in light of these restrictions.

Congressional Summary of HR 2309

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of State's Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Center account.

Current Status of Bill HR 2309

Bill HR 2309 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2309 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2309's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2309

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 2309

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2309

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Center, Washington, District of Columbia for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Center, Washington, District of Columbia for fiscal year 2024.

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