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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Contribution to the International Development Association for fiscal year 2024.

12/12/2023, 6:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2360

Bill 118 hr 2360, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Contribution to the International Development Association for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds that the United States can contribute to the International Development Association (IDA) for the fiscal year 2024. The IDA is a part of the World Bank Group that provides financial assistance to the world's poorest countries.

The bill sets a limit on the amount of funds that the US can provide to the IDA, with the goal of ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. By placing this limitation on funds, the bill seeks to promote accountability and transparency in the use of US foreign aid.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to carefully consider how US taxpayer dollars are being spent on international development efforts, and that setting limits on contributions to organizations like the IDA can help ensure that funds are being used in a responsible manner. Opponents of the bill may argue that restricting funds to the IDA could have negative consequences for the world's poorest countries, as they rely on this financial assistance to address issues such as poverty, hunger, and disease. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2360 seeks to strike a balance between providing necessary financial assistance to developing countries and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and responsibly. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this bill on global development efforts before making a decision on its passage.

Current Status of Bill HR 2360

Bill HR 2360 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2360 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2360's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2360

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2360

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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