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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Agency for Global Media, International Broadcasting Operations for fiscal year 2024.

12/9/2023, 5:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2316

Bill 118 hr 2316, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Agency for Global Media, International Broadcasting Operations for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) for its international broadcasting operations in the fiscal year 2024.

The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for the USAGM, which oversees media outlets such as Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia, among others. By placing restrictions on the funding for these operations, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively in promoting US interests and values abroad.

The specific details of the limitations on funds are not explicitly outlined in the summary of the bill. However, it is clear that the bill is intended to provide oversight and accountability for the USAGM's operations and expenditures. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2316 seeks to ensure that the USAGM is using its resources in a responsible manner and that its international broadcasting operations are aligned with US foreign policy objectives. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact the operations of the USAGM in the future.

Congressional Summary of HR 2316

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media's International Broadcasting Operations account.

Current Status of Bill HR 2316

Bill HR 2316 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2316 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2316's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2316

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 2316

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2316

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Agency for Global Media, International Broadcasting Operations for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Agency for Global Media, International Broadcasting Operations for fiscal year 2024.

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