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

12/9/2023, 5:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2317

Bill 118 hr 2317, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for US Agency for Global Media, Broadcasting Capital Improvements for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that can be allocated to the US Agency for Global Media for broadcasting capital improvements in the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose limitations on the availability of funds in order to ensure that the agency's budget is used efficiently and effectively.

The US Agency for Global Media is responsible for overseeing various media outlets, such as Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, that broadcast news and information to audiences around the world. The agency's broadcasting capital improvements are investments in infrastructure and technology that support the delivery of these broadcasts.

By placing limitations on the availability of funds for broadcasting capital improvements, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and that the agency is prioritizing its resources effectively. This measure could potentially impact the agency's ability to make necessary upgrades and investments in its broadcasting infrastructure. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2317 represents a concerted effort to ensure accountability and efficiency in the allocation of funds for the US Agency for Global Media's broadcasting capital improvements in the fiscal year 2024.

Congressional Summary of HR 2317

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

Current Status of Bill HR 2317

Bill HR 2317 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2317 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2317's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2317

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 2317

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2317

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

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