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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for the United States African Development Foundation for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2349

Bill 118 hr 2349, also known as the "Limitation on Funds for US African Development Foundation Act," aims to restrict the amount of funding available to the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) for the fiscal year 2024. The USADF is an independent federal agency that provides grants to support African-led development initiatives in various countries on the African continent.

The bill proposes a limitation on the funds allocated to the USADF for the upcoming fiscal year, which means that the agency will have a reduced budget to work with. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, and that the USADF is held accountable for how it spends its funding.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to impose limits on the USADF's budget in order to prevent wasteful spending and ensure that the agency is focusing on projects that have a meaningful impact on the development of African communities. Critics, on the other hand, may argue that reducing funding to the USADF could hinder its ability to support important development projects in Africa. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2349 seeks to bring greater oversight and accountability to the USADF by placing restrictions on its funding for the fiscal year 2024. It will be important to monitor the impact of this limitation on the agency's operations and the effectiveness of its development initiatives in the coming year.

Current Status of Bill HR 2349

Bill HR 2349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2349 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2349's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2349

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 2349

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2349

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for the United States African Development Foundation for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for the United States African Development Foundation for fiscal year 2024.

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